Job Information
Rise Baking Company Director of Operations Finance in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Full Time
Minneapolis, MN, US
Salary Range: $170,089.00 To $212,610.00 Annually
Job Purpose
Oversee the plant controller function, driving plant-level financial planning, forecasting, and performance management across manufacturing. Ensure the overall financial health of the plants, including budgeting, cost control, and variance analysis. Partner closely with Plant Operations to support decision-making and drive cost optimization, while ensuring financial discipline and transparency.
Essential Functions
Lead and mentor team of plant controllers, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Develop and communicate policies for accounting processes in partnership with Plant Operations
Lead the review and approval of journal entries and month-end activities
Lead the review of month-end results and variance analysis
Oversee the coordination/consolidation of reporting
Oversee the coordination/consolidation of AOP, throughputs, and activity rates
Serve as SAP and Activity Rates subject matter expert
Own special projects as requested by Sr. Director of Operations Finance
Ensure coverage for interim Plant Controller responsibilities:
Maintain financial operations at assigned plants
Process SAP month-end procedures to identify and settle process order variances
Monitor and report on KPIs via weekly reports, including volume, throughputs, and run rates
Review and analyze variances to standards; review scrap
Plan and prepare forecasts, AOP, and AOP standards
Act as partner for plant managers and plant management staff
Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
10+ years of progressive experience in Operations Finance or FP&A, preferably in the food industry
5+ years of experience in plant finance, cost accounting, or operational finance within manufacturing
Expertise in financial systems (SAP, Power BI) and advanced analytics
Deep knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, and financial reporting
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
Ability to lead teams, manage tight deadlines, and operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, Washington, D.C. Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $170,089 to $212,610 annually. Pay is based upon several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. Rise Baking Company complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your annual salary, Rise Baking Company offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, annual bonus eligibility, incentive and recognition programs and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). At Rise Baking Company, our people are our finest ingredient.