Plant Controller

Plant Controller

At Clemens Food Group, we do business the right way with a deep commitment to integrity, stewardship, and the communities we serve. As a family-owned, values-driven pork producer, we believe that how we operate is just as important as what we produce. When you join CFG, you join a team that's focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, and creating long-term value for our people and our partners.

This is not your typical Plant Controller role. Yes, you'll manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting but that's just the beginning. In this role, you'll be the financial voice of the plant, partnering closely with operations to reduce waste, improve processes, and drive smarter decisions on the floor. You'll lead financial insights that directly influence profitability and team performance, and you'll play a critical role in shaping a lean, high-performing finance team.

Partner with operations, supply chain, and sales to drive value creation

Analyze P&L trends and identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve performance

Own the budgeting, forecasting, and weekly / monthly financial reporting process

Lead cost accounting and standard cost updates with SAP or other ERP tools

Support inventory reconciliation and internal control compliance

Guide and grow a team of finance professionals focused on operational excellence

Build financial storylines that help leaders understand the why behind the numbers

High-visibility : Regular exposure to operations leadership and cross-functional decision-makers

Impact-focused : 70% of the work centers on value creation, not just compliance or reporting

Team influence : Help shape and build a team that mirrors your mindsetcollaborative, curious, and driven

We're seeking a finance leader who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced plant environment and is ready to own the business as if it were their own. Someone who doesn't wait for permission, who sees a gap, fills it, and keeps moving. This is a great role for someone ready to move from Sr. Analyst into Controller or who's been managing financial operations and wants more cross-functional influence.

Must-haves :

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

5+ years of experience in operations finance (manufacturing strongly preferred)

Strong analytical and cost accounting skills

Confidence in building reports, analyzing data, and sharing clear financial insights

Nice-to-haves :

SAP manufacturing costing experience

Lean, Six Sigma, or CI exposure (Green / Black Belt, TPM training)

CMA or CPA certification

Experience improving inventory or reconciliation processes

Curious, proactive, and driven by results

Strong communicator and influencer : can tell the story behind the numbers

Enjoys solving problems with others and making processes better

Flexible and adaptive : thrives in evolving environments

This role offers a clear path into senior leadership. Previous team members have gone on to Director or Executive Director roles and with the right mindset and impact, you could too.