Plant Controller

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Plant Controller! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role it always comes back to this : we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done.

Three maverick farmers started it all and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Ocean Spray Cranberries is looking for a new Plant Controller to join our Finance team! In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations and performance of a designated manufacturing plant.

Your focus will be on managing the plant's budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information.

You will collaborate closely with the plant management team to review budget proposals, advise about insurance needs, and serve as a key member of plant leadership.

Additionally, you will manage the plant Finance team, develop positive employee relations, and provide reports to Finance leadership on plant performance.

A Day in the Life...

• Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in a manufacturing expense organization.
• Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification.
• Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Direct determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.

Coordinate the month-end and year-end closing process.

• Manage the Finance Department.
• Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team in developing the plant’s strategic direction, establishing priorities and allocating resources.
• Work effectively with plant functional managers to develop and maintain a positive employee relations environment.
• Accountability for financial support and follow up of capital projects.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned or per each location’s needs.

What We Are Looking For :

• Minimum of 5-10 years experience in all aspects of accounting, includes 5 years experience as a Finance Manager or Controller
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Knowledge of Excel and other computer programs as required
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills required
• Proven management experience
• Strong ability to influence and provide leadership
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization
• Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing and / or union environment

Education :

Bachelor's or University Degree (Required)

Work Experience :

At least 5 Years of Experience

Benefits :

• Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programsHealth, Dental, and Vision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending accountLife and accident insuranceEmployee assistance programTelehealth servicesFertility benefitsTransgender benefits1 : 1 health coaching and more
• 401(k) with up to 6% Company matching; additional potential discretionary match at year-end
• Short-Term Incentive / Performance bonuses
• Flexible scheduling options
• Vacation pay, up to three weeks of time (pro-rated for your first year of employment)
• Holiday pay for 12 holidays
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Tuition / Education assistance programs
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• Scholarship programs for children of employees
• Parental leave
• Bright Horizons Family Solutions Back-up care, tutoring, etc.
• Adoption assistance
• Bereavement leave
• Up to $300 fitness reimbursement
• Up to $300 massage reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee discounts
• Charitable giving

Who We Are :

You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce.

But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative?

They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.

Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values :

• G rower Mindset We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
• Sustainable R esults Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
• I ntegrity Above All We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
• Inclusive T eamwork We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
30+ days ago