Sr Plant Financial Controller

Schwan's Company • Salina, KS

65d • $104,625 - $174,375

About The Position

CJ Schwan's Company , a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can't forget Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® pies ! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn't just a job, it's a seat at the table! As the Senior Plant Financial Controller for the world's largest pizza manufacturing campus , in Salina, KS , you will lead all financial control and reporting functions to ensure assets are managed efficiently and profitably. As a core partner on the plant leadership team, you will deliver critical analysis, guide decision-making, and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure accurate, timely reporting in full compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant finance or plant accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced tools (e.g., SAP BW).
• Skilled in variance analysis, financial ratios, and trend detection.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills; able to influence and guide decision-makers.
• Ability to handle confidential information and work independently with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the plant accounting team; ensure accurate financial records and strong reporting discipline.
• Strengthen accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances and drive timely corrective action.
• Provide financial insights to improve performance, reduce unit costs, and enhance cost control across materials, labor, and overhead.
• Support capital planning, including financial evaluations and post-implementation reviews.
• Deliver timely operational reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Design and enhance financial controls, management reporting, and business planning processes.
• Partner with corporate finance on cost analysis, improvement initiatives, and best-practice sharing.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and asset stewardship requirements.

Benefits

• Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being.
• We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior