Business Unit Controller

Job Description:

Roskam Foods

Position Title: Business Unit Controller

Reports to: Operations Finance Manager

Position Description and Purpose: Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated, and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. 

The Business Unit Controller/Analyst is a key member of the company’s finance team supporting the pricing, costing, and operational analysis of a manufacturing facility or production lines.

Key Responsibilities:

The Business Unit Controller is part of the global Finance team performing the following functions for assigned manufacturing facility(ies) or manufacturing lines Business Unit(s):

Serves as the financial lead supporting the Plant management and the finance organization

Forecasting – Short-term, long term and budgetary

Business Unit P&L– Ownership in driving the results by monitoring the operational drivers, proactively communicating opportunities and risks, preparing analysis, and presenting the results

Analysis and explanation of cost drivers, which will include working closely with the operations team to review, identify, and advise on opportunities for avoiding costs and/or adding value

Cost Accounting – Ensure integrity of standard cost data and accurate accounting for Business Unit results

Pricing – Maintain a deep understanding of customer contracts, monitoring for compliance with the contracts, preparing effective pricing analyses, and presenting to executive management

Contribute to the design and maintenance of effective Pricing Models

Preparation of ROI and other financial analyses for capital investments and monitoring and communicating the actual ROI realized

Continuous Improvement and Business Processes – Work with broader Roskam Foods team to identify opportunities for business process or data system improvements in a continuous effort to improve accuracy, efficiency, speed, and ease of use

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

5+ years of cost accounting and/or financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Strong in Microsoft Office applications (particularly MS Excel)

Solid logic and reasoning skills

Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with all levels of the organization

Ability to work autonomously yet in strong collaboration with a team

PowerBi or One Stream experience is a plus

Public accounting experience is highly desired.

Roskam Foods offers a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, and a 401K plan with company match.

AAP/EEO Statement: Roskam Foods is a recognized veteran friendly and equal opportunity employer. 

We are excited to introduce you to all that Roskam has to offer—from the many valuable benefits to programs that support your lifestyle needs and opportunities for professional development. Roskam is an equal opportunity employer.