As the Plant Controller, you will ensure Kellanova’s financial viability while engaging in daily direction setting at our Rome, GA plant. Each day, you will be part of the leadership team, making financial decisions, reviewing performance, and actively providing direction to your finance team. To be successful, you will bring your analytical and financial skills to help the plant achieve success by meeting its goals and being a reliable and viable facility.
Not only will you be leading the site to financial success, but you will also be leading a team consisting of a Senior Financial Analyst, a Financial Analyst, and a Payroll Clerk as you build their capabilities to help them grow and develop their careers and ensure the facility's financial success.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
Manage Financial Performance—You will compare performance vs. budgets and forecasts, analyze results around key drivers, and focus on leading continuous improvement. Lead Financial Close Cycle – You will lead the financial close cycle along with the development of accurate operating expenses and balance sheet accounts. Drive the Annual Budget—You will oversee the plant’s budget, establish overhead costs, set standards, and manage operating profit and loss impacts and cash flow. Additionally, you will help support our payroll team and work cross-functionally to evaluate capital investments and savings projects. Be Part of the Leadership Team—You will be a member of the senior leadership team, where you’ll have the opportunity to set direction and guidance to meet plant initiatives and goals. Plus, you’ll provide guidance and coaching to personnel outside of the finance team. Ensure Financial and Inventory Compliance—You will validate compliance with Kellanova’s corporate accounting policies and general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) by instilling a discipline that drives sound internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures. You will be the primary contact for the internal and external audits.
We’re Looking for Someone With
Bachelor’s Degree or finance and managerial experience. Knowledge of standard cost systems, cost analysis, and general accounting procedures and controls. Ability to become familiar with plant operations by visiting the manufacturing production areas to better understand operating processes. Excellent SAP and Excel skills.
Compensation
The annual salary range is $128,320 - $168,420, which is based on various factors such as location, experience, and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
What’s Next
Applications for this position will be accepted through January 6, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, please visit our website here.