Plant Controller

At Emmi Roth, we’re passionate about creating exceptional cheeses. As a leader in the specialty cheese industry, we blend traditional craftsmanship with innovation. Our commitment to local sourcing and quality makes us a trusted brand in the food industry.

Joining Emmi Roth means becoming part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and a shared dedication to excellence. You’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the finest cheeses in the world while contributing to a company that prides itself on both heritage and progress. If you're passionate about food, craftsmanship, and making an impact, we’d love for you to be a part of our journey!

Reporting directly to the Director of Operations Finance, this position is responsible for all operational accounting, control and financial reporting for a food production facility in accordance with US and Swiss GAAP. The Plant Controller has ultimate responsibility for the Operational accounting, financial analysis and reporting of the assigned location(s).

• Function as the “co-pilot” to Plant manager (PM) working with PM and plant staff to drive operational performance and financial success.
• Prepare and/or oversee timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reviews including all key KPIs as defined by PM as well as senior management.
• Perform bi-annual fixed asset inventory.
• Responsible for annual standard cost process at each location with full understanding of changes in annual rates due to overhead, labor, volume etc.
• Responsible for Monthly (forecast), Quarterly (Commitment) and Annual (BU) forecasting process. Working with PM and staff to develop accurate and meaningful forecasts which can be measured and executed against.
• Coordinate and assist in analyses and explanations of significant monthly variances from BU/PY/RFC for internal reporting and analysis.
• Responsible for weekly dashboard report along with PM communicating weekly performance on cheese make, packaging, labor, yield and other KPIs etc.
• Assist in timely entry of annual budget and quarterly forecast.
• Facilitate, implement and monitor Cap Ex budgets, perform ad hoc capital project analyses, and appraise post expenditure achievement of expected return on investment.
• Ensure accurate and consistent valuation of inventories in compliance with USGAAP and UNICAP tax rules.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communication and understanding of staff at all levels and across multiple locations to create and promote a positive and supportive teamwork environment.
• Collaborate with PM and plant staff on ways that Accounting & Finance can better serve and support their operation.
• Support and prepare for timely and efficient completion of internal and external financial audits.
• Prepare and/or oversee preparation of various reports and surveys as required from time to time by governmental and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare internal management reports and analytics as may be defined by management from time to time.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the Director of Operations Finance or VP of Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Business Administration with Accounting major, is required.
• 5-10 years of operational accounting experience in a $20-50M+ manufacturing company with extensive knowledge of cost accounting is required.
• Active certification in accounting a plus, CMA is preferred.
• Working knowledge of USGAAP and SOX internal controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel spreadsheet experience is required.
• Highly organized and collaborative team player with strong interpersonal and managerial skills.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work effectively in a lean accounting environment with strict deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities are preferred.
• Recent experience working within an ERP system environment, such as JD Edwards Enterprise One, Oracle or SAP, is preferred.
• Experience using various intranet and web-based technologies to effectively communicate and coordinate with remote staff is preferred (Microsoft Teams) is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills for making timely fact-based decisions are preferred.
• Ability to anticipate and adapt to constant change in a dynamically growing business environment is preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel in Wisconsin visiting plant locations approximately 20% of time is possible.

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible spending accounts & Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Retirement Plan Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short term/Long term disability
• Volunteer time off (VTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet insurance