Plant Controller; S1147

The Wellness Pet Company is on a mission to help the next generation of pet parents fulfill a shared life of wellbeing with their pets through a foundation of proven nutrition. We are committed to crafting high-quality pet food, dental chews, treats, and topper recipes that are made with the perfect balance of high-quality natural ingredients paired with the latest scientific research and technologies.

As a community of people working together, Wellies are positively obsessed with how to deliver proven health outcomes that pet parents can see and pets can taste. Wellies bring their best to work every day, come ready to collaborate, embrace the hard things, and own their outcomes.

Strategic Business Partnership:
Focuses on collaboration with other departments to integrate financial insights into all business areas, moving beyond just accounting functions.

Operational Excellence:
Highlights specific goals like implementing cost-control measures, streamlining processes, and using financial analysis to boost plant efficiency.

• Data-Driven Influence:
  Stresses the use of data analysis and ERP systems to provide actionable insights and influence major business decisions, such as capital investments and PTT initiatives.
• Cost Accounting & Operational Efficiency

Team Wellie is a group of people who are truly obsessed with all the best ways about winning for the consumer and the pets they love. And so, we are seeking an individual who:

• Always starts with the consumer
• Is dedicated to doing it right the first time
• Brings their best every day
• Has an “all-in” mindset
• Embraces the hard things and does them right away
• Owns their outcomes
• Gives back to their community

The Plant Controller is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting, process used in creating/adjusting/modifying accounting records, and contract management. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures, and records to ensure accurate and timely financial statements preparation and audit. This position requires the necessity to meet tight deadlines and handle a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, support of budget and forecast activities and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Controller will have contact with senior-level executives and external vendors/customers, which requires strong interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal.

• Responsible to oversee all accounting transactions including: the company general ledger transaction records for compliance and accuracy with company, and governmental entities & time frames; monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting documents, contracts management and related requirements, and supporting the budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Confirms financial status by monitoring/preparing the financial statements of the company, Income Statement. Activities can include, but not limited to revenue and expenses; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data including preparing reports and others necessary to ensure statements are correct and in compliance with GAAP.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure including the chart of accounts ensuring compliance and ease of use. Modifications should be made as necessary.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year-end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information/reports. Document all processes ensuring their accuracy, ease of use, and integrity. Modify as necessary.
• Ensure the quarterly compliance activities are performed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supports budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborates with the other department managers to support overall department goals, reporting, and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain the general ledger and any sub system necessary to…