Plant Controller

1 week ago


Agoura Hills California, United States The Cheesecake Factory Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Controller to join our team at The Cheesecake Factory. As a key member of our Finance Team, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of our plant, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the financial operations of the plant, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting.
  • Manage the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
  • Manage the accounts payable function to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Manage month-end and quarter-end closing processes, including the review of cost-related journal entries and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
  • Develop and maintain standard costing models for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
  • Coordinate with the production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.
  • Prepare and present monthly cost reports to senior management, highlighting key variances and trends with commentary and action plans.
  • Prepare and present daily KPI metrics and trends and present performance analysis of labor and material usage variances.
  • Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for manufacturing costs.
  • Manage inventory valuation processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation.
  • Mentor and develop a team of three individuals, fostering a culture of accuracy and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies in all cost accounting practices.
  • Collaborate with the corporate accounting team on financial close processes and external audits.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of financial operations and cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
  • Minimum of 4 years of managerial experience.
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles, standard costing, and variance analysis.
  • Proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.
  • High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical standards and compliance.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.


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