Schwan Food Co

Sr Plant Controller

Schwan Food Co$107K — $178K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred.
  • 7+ years of finance or plant accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical skills with MRP/ERP systems and advanced tools (e.g., SAP BW).
  • Proficient in variance analysis, financial ratios, and trend detection.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
  • Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the plant accounting team; ensure accurate financial records and reporting.
  • Strengthen accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances and implement corrective actions.
  • Provide financial insights to improve performance and control costs across all areas.
  • Support capital planning with financial evaluations and post-implementation reviews.
  • Deliver timely operational reporting on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Design and enhance financial controls and business planning processes.
  • Collaborate with corporate finance on cost analysis and improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits package.
  • Time off programs to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement and financial offerings to secure your future.
Full Job Description
As the Senior Plant Financial Controller in Beaumont, CA you will lead all financial control and reporting functions to ensure assets are managed efficiently and profitably. As a core partner on the plant leadership team, you will deliver critical analysis, guide decision-making, and drive continuous improvement. You will ensure accurate, timely reporting in full compliance with US GAAP and company policies.

What You Will Do:
  • Lead and develop the plant accounting team; ensure accurate financial records and strong reporting discipline.
  • Strengthen accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances and drive timely corrective action.
  • Provide financial insights to improve performance, reduce unit costs, and enhance cost control across materials, labor, and overhead.
  • Support capital planning, including financial evaluations and post-implementation reviews.
  • Deliver timely operational reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
  • Design and enhance financial controls, management reporting, and business planning processes.
  • Partner with corporate finance on cost analysis, improvement initiatives, and best-practice sharing.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and asset stewardship requirements.


What We Look For:
  • Bachelor's degree; CPA/CMA/CIA preferred.
  • 7+ years of relevant finance or plant accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MRP/ERP systems and advanced tools (e.g., SAP BW).
  • Skilled in variance analysis, financial ratios, and trend detection.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration skills; able to influence and guide decision-makers.
  • Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma experience is a plus.


What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to educations, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

About Schwan Food Co

The Schwan Food Company is a privately held company that manufactures and markets frozen foods. The company sells frozen foods from home delivery trucks, in grocery store freezers, by mail, and to the food service industry. The company produces, markets, and distributes products developed under brands such as Red Baron, Freschetta, Tony's, Mrs. Smith's, Edwards, Pagoda Express, and Larry's. The company was founded in 1952 and is headquartered in Marshall, Minnesota.
Learn more about Schwan Food Co
Size
12,000 employees
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Founded
1952

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