Controller, Manufacturing

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands like La Brea Bakery®, Otis Spunkmeyer®, and Oakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.     This position is responsible for leading the Supply Chain Finance activities at our Ontario bakery. A close working relationship with the bakery management team must be maintained in order to provide financial analysis and business insight on a daily basis.   Responsibilities: Responsible for oversight/control of costs within the bakery.  Provide commentary for cost variances from expectations and relevant action items as necessary.  Maintain ownership of the relevant financial statement assertions over the local balance sheet, including completeness of accruals, the existence of assets, and valuation of inventory. Maintain and promote a strong internal control environment within the bakery. Identify possible weaknesses and develop systems/processes to close any gaps in conjunction with the financial policies of the company and GAAP. Coordinate the preparation of the annual bakery budget. Ownership of accurate standard costs for all foods produced within the bakery. Provide cost estimates for new food development which includes possible time/motion studies and eventual setup in SAP. Focus on profit improvement, cost savings initiatives and continuous improvement Assist with internal and external audits, answering queries and providing required supporting documents. Participate in the Capital Expense Requests process as required.  Monitor and report project progress and ensure that closing notices are processed in a timely manner.    Oversee bakery asset disposals and transfers. Perform fixed asset inventories as required. Complete special projects or ad hoc requests as assigned. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and two-way communication with peers and other personnel throughout the company. This position will oversee the Ontario, CA bakery.  Minimal annual travel is required to visit off-site bakeries.   Qualifications: 5-7 years of related finance experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  CPA and/or CMA and/or MBA preferred. Strong knowledge of ERP manufacturing systems, preferably SAP. Strong understanding of Cost Accounting including standard costing models and concepts. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word and Outlook email software Ability to communicate complex information in a relatable manner, matching the message to the audience. Ability to analyze performance trends across multiple periods of time, including price-volume-mix analyses. Strong communication, management skills and team orientation with ability to work across all levels and functions of the organization.   Salary Range: $100,000 - $119,500   Benefits Designed with You in Mind At Aspire Bakeries, we're committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:   Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Company-paid life insurance Optional voluntary benefits Work-Life Balance: Paid parental leave Paid time off and holidays Financial Security: Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested companzy match Short-term and long-term disability coverage Continuous Growth: Tuition reimbursement program Flexible Spending: HSA and FSA options Performance-Based Rewards: We value your hard work and dedication. That's why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role: Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements. Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance. Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.   At Aspire Bakeries, we believe that when you succeed, we all succeed. Join us and experience benefits that truly work as hard as you do!   Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate's starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed In this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.   Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Created: 2025-01-30