Compass Minerals International, Inc

Site Controller

Ogden, UT 84404In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in accounting and finance within manufacturing
  • Previous role as a Controller or similar manufacturing finance leader
  • Expertise in financial planning, analysis, and internal controls
  • Strong ability to partner with and influence operational leadership
  • Experience in leading and mentoring finance teams
  • Proficient in ERP and financial systems, with strong analytical skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead all finance and accounting at the production site
  • Act as liaison between site operations and Corporate Finance
  • Support operational excellence through financial guidance
  • Conduct financial reviews, identifying risks and opportunities
  • Present forecasts and financial results with actionable insights
  • Oversee annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Manage site accounting functions and ensure compliance with policies

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
  • Benefits start on Day 1
  • 11 paid holidays plus one floating holiday
  • Competitive PTO package
  • 1 week of sick time, subject to laws
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible roles
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Site Controller to join our team in Ogden, UT. This role serves as the senior finance leader for an assigned production site and acts as an extension of Corporate Finance, Accounting, and FP&A. The Site Controller is responsible for leading all site finance and accounting activities, including financial planning and analysis, general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and operational business partnership.

As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with operations leaders to drive financial performance, support productivity and operational excellence initiatives, optimize costs, and evaluate capital investments. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
  • Benefits starting Day 1
  • 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
  • Competitive PTO package
  • 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Employee Education Reimbursement Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Bonus opportunities for eligible positions


Key Responsibilities

Operations Business Partnership

  • Serve as the senior finance leader for the production site, partnering closely with site leadership to achieve operational and financial objectives.
  • Act as the primary liaison between site operations and Corporate Finance and Accounting, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, financial commitments, and reporting requirements.
  • Support profitability, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives by providing financial guidance and promoting data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead financial reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to site and corporate leadership.
  • Present forecasts, financial results, and variance analyses while translating complex financial and operational information into meaningful business insights.


Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Lead annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
  • Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and performance reports that connect operational drivers to financial outcomes.
  • Analyze business performance and explain forecast, budget, and period-over-period variances.
  • Identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions to improve results.
  • Drive forecast accuracy and support strategic planning efforts.
  • Provide financial leadership for capital investments, productivity initiatives, and operational improvement projects, including business case development, ROI analysis, and post-investment reviews.


Manufacturing Finance & Accounting

  • Lead all site accounting activities, including general accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
  • Analyze manufacturing performance through labor, material, inventory, overhead, productivity, and cost variance reporting.
  • Maintain the integrity of standard costing, inventory valuation, and related financial records.
  • Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and financial processes to mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks.
  • Ensure timely documentation, execution, and maintenance of internal controls in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.


Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop site finance and accounting team members.
  • Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
  • Promote standardized processes, reporting, and best practices across the finance and accounting organization.


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Site Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
  • Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and influence business decisions.
  • Experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting and finance teams.
  • Strong ERP systems, financial systems, analytical, and communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
  • Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
  • Strong background in capital project evaluation and investment analysis.
  • Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
  • Knowledge of SOX compliance, audit readiness, and corporate governance practices.
  • Experience working within publicly traded or complex industrial organizations.


Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based but may require time spent in a manufacturing environment. Regular use of computers and standard office equipment is required. Employees may occasionally be required to stand, walk production facilities, and travel between sites as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

About Compass Minerals International, Inc

Compass Minerals International, Inc. is a leading provider of essential minerals that solve nature's challenges, including salt for winter roadway safety and other consumer, industrial and agricultural uses, and specialty plant nutrition minerals that improve the quality and yield of crops. The company produces its minerals at locations throughout the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the U.K. It operates through three segments: Salt, Plant Nutrition North America, and Plant Nutrition South America. The Salt segment produces and markets salt and magnesium chloride for use in road deicing and dust control, food processing, water softeners, and agricultural and industrial applications. The Plant Nutrition North America segment provides sulfate of potash, elemental sulfur, and micronutrients, which are used in the production of specialty crops, fruits, and vegetables. The Plant Nutrition South America segment offers potassium chloride and micronutrients for use in various crops, such as soybeans, coffee, sugarcane, and fruits. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.
Learn more about Compass Minerals International, Inc
Size
2,223 employees
Market Cap
$1.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$59.5 million
Founded
2005
5 Year Trend
-1.8%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ

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