Michael Foods, Inc.

VP Accounting & FP&A

Michael Foods, Inc.$215K — $270K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in accounting or finance leadership roles
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and financial reporting standards
  • Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
  • Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication and strategic partnership skills

Responsibilities

  • Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Lead all aspects of financial accounting and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Direct financial planning and long-term forecasting initiatives
  • Serve as a trusted partner to executive leadership with actionable insights
  • Develop and mentor a team of finance professionals
  • Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Provide financial leadership for acquisitions and business transformations

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work within a big company structure with a small company culture
  • High visibility and influence at the executive level
  • Focus on continuous improvement rather than turnaround efforts
  • Diverse and engaging responsibilities across finance functions
  • Strong potential for career growth within the organization
Full Job Description
Location Description

Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.

Responsibilities

At Post Consumer Brands, we're determined to bring joy to the table for all, and strong financial leadership makes that possible. As Vice President of Accounting, Planning & Analysis, you'll own the integrity of our financial reporting while shaping how the business plans, forecasts, and measures performance.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads accounting, shared services, SOX, and FP&A, partnering closely with senior leaders across the business and our parent company, Post Holdings. You'll step into a well-run function with capable leaders in place but bring your experience to elevate it even further. This role is open due to retirement and is perfect for a seasoned accounting and finance leader who thrives at the intersection of technical rigor, strategic thinking, and people leadership.

Key Responsibilities
  • Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and forecast cadence, driving continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, and transparency
  • Lead all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements
  • Direct the company's financial planning, budgeting, and long-range forecasting processes, including SG&A target setting and performance communication
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing clear, action-oriented insights that support decision-making
  • Lead and develop a team including Directors of Accounting, FP&A, Financial Shared Services, and the SOX Manager, building strong successors and a high-performance culture
  • Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors, coordinating annual audits and ensuring high-quality outcomes
  • Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and major business transformations as needed


Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred (MBA or CMA a plus)


  • 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior roles in complex, multientity organizations


  • Deep expertise in GAAP, financial controls, and enterprise accounting systems


  • Demonstrated experience leading both Accounting and FP&A functions


  • Background in consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or largescale operational environments strongly preferred


  • A leader who sets direction, not just executes, able to coach strong leaders and raise the bar over time


Why You'll Love This Role
  • Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. You'll have the scale and resources of a major organization, with the agility and visibility to see your impact
  • High executive exposure and the ability to influence enterprise-wide outcomes
  • A role that builds on a strong foundation, allowing you to focus on continuous improvement rather than turnaround
  • Diverse, engaging work across technical accounting, planning, and strategic finance
  • A strong leadership bench and long-term growth potential within the finance organization


Anticipated Start Date
  • Due to timing of retirement, we're looking for this individual to being in September 2026.

Location & Travel
  • Location: Lakeville, MN (corporate office)
  • Hybrid working model: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (In-Office), Mondays and Fridays remote
  • Travel: Limited and primarily tied to audits, leadership meetings, or special projects


Ready to Make an Impact

If you're excited by the opportunity to lead with ownership, partner closely with senior leaders, and help shape how a portfolio of beloved brands performs and grows, we'd love to hear from you.

Discover just right. Apply today and bring your leadership to Post Consumer Brands.

The pay range for this position is $215,000-$270,000 per year.

About Michael Foods, Inc.

Michael Foods is a leading producer and distributor of value-added food products. The company's products include egg products, refrigerated potato products, and cheese and dairy products. Michael Foods' egg products are used in a variety of food products, including baked goods, soups, sauces, and prepared meals. The company's potato products are used in a variety of food products, including mashed potatoes, hash browns, and potato pancakes. Michael Foods was founded in 1905 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Learn more about Michael Foods, Inc.
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1908

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