Operations Controller

Since 1987, the team at Cafe Valley Bakery has been producing high-volume muffins, cakes, cupcakes, turnovers, croissants, and newly added scones for our customers throughout North and South America. Our products are made with high-quality ingredients and crafted with care in our Phoenix, Arizona and Marion, Indiana bakeries.

The Operations Controller is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization’s operational accounting functions. This position entails managing accurate capture, reporting, and analysis of production costs, as well as ensuring the integrity of financial data related to product costing, manufacturing variances, and inventory valuation. The Controller will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive cost optimization initiatives, present financial insights to executive leadership, and implement best practices in cost management. A strong analytical mindset, a hands-on approach, and passion for data are a must.

Café Valley offers a competitive salary plus bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily oversight of production jobs and cost variance analysis.
• Ensure the accuracy of all Items / BOMs in the ERP system through regular audits.
• Conduct regular meetings with operations managers to review job production costs and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Lead weekly meetings with department managers to review expenses and benchmark against budget.
• Prepare and distribute the Management Dashboard to the executive leadership team on a weekly basis.
• Track capital project savings expense / savings on a weekly basis.
• Direct month-end close activities related to COGS and inventory, including entries and analysis.
• Present financial information at operations management meetings and provide insights to support decision-making.
• Conduct detailed cost analysis related to inventory, labor, and operational expenses, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Engage in operational continuous improvement projects by spending time on the production floor at both plants.
• Research and resolve complex transactions to ensure proper financial reporting.
• Assist the VP of FP&A during the budgeting / forecasting process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.