Senior Plant Accountant

Senior Plant Accountant

The Senior Accountant/FP&A Analyst supports our Carlisle, PA Finance team at the facility and is primarily responsible for providing analysis of key plant performance metrics, sharing insights with plant operations leadership of performance trends and ensuring policy compliance with monthly financial reporting.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Tracking and analysis of raw material and finished good shrink to provide leadership insights including analysis of fluid dairy purchases and sales.

• Track and present analytics of variable operating cost metrics for Direct Labor, Utility Efficiencies and Other Variable costs.

• Review and present financial and operating metrics to the plant leadership team to drive continuous improvement in plant costs.

• Track and maintain capital expenditure projects, including initiating projects for closure and capitalization.

• Support the preparation of strategic plans, forecasts, and budgets.

• Other Ad-hoc analysis or projects.

Required Experience & Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 4 years’ in Manufacturing/Production Accounting, preferably in Food, Dairy or related industries.

• MBA, Masters, CMA certification desired.

• Experience must include cost accounting and analyzing data to drive business decisions/results.

• Must have a strong aptitude for numbers, be well organized and demonstrate proficient computer skills in MS Office to include Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Power BI.

Competencies-Skills (Required):

• Knowledge of ERP Systems, preferably JD Edwards.

• Works intelligently and efficient, with the initiative to identify and take on critical projects.

• Highly analytical, detail oriented and organized with ability to act independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives.

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.

• Executes outstanding internal customer communication and relationship building techniques.

• Ability to understand plant processes and correlate with performance improvements initiatives.

Hours: This role may require off shift hours as needed.

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

Neither Land O’Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.

Benefits:
Flexible Spending Accounts, Work From Home, Prescription Drug Coverage, Life Insurance, Employee Events, Donation-Matching Program, Paid sick days, Long Term Disability, Childcare, Free Food and Coffee, Health Care On Site, Employee Referral Program, Paid Holidays, Maternity/Paternity Paid Leave, Parking , Medical, Dental and Vision, Vacation/paid time off, On Site Cafeteria, 401K, Concierge Services, Flexible Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement

About the Company:
Land O'Lakes

If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please click on the “apply now” button or visit our website at www.landolakes.jobs. Land O' Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays and employee development opportunities. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Land O’Lakes, Inc. enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including pre-employment substance abuse testing. Additional information about our organization can also be obtained at www.landolakesinc.com.

Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry:
Other/Not Classified

Founded:
1921

Website:
https://www.landolakesinc.com/