Controller

Why you will love working at Maola:

• Owned by a cooperative of family farmers who are passionate about cultivating sustainable dairy goodness and bottling fresh Maola brand milk and dairy products.
• 100 years of dedicated stability and growth across 11 states.
• Competitive pay Medical Dental Vision 401(k) Life Insurance Time Off Provisions and more available no later than one month after hire.
• Our employees are an integral part of who we are what you do and what you think matters.

SUMMARY

The Plant Controller directly manages the accounting/finance function of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) dba Maola Local Dairies Plant Operation. This key role in the organization provides accurate timely and meaningful information to various management personnel and helps guide continuous improvement. Furthermore this position monitors the companys internal control structure and adherence to company policies. This individual must demonstrate the companys core values and collaborative abilities in a fast-paced environment. This position is based out of Landover and has supervisory responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises and supports Plant Accountants to develop and execute the goals of the Accounting and Finance group.
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Ensures compliance with Maolas policies and procedures while providing feedback on identified risks.
• Ensures adequate level of internal controls.
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on the financial and operational drivers of the business; with particular focus on manufacturing variances.
• Desire and ability to learn the operational process; going beyond the strictly financial functions to understand from an operations perspective the root cause.
• Collaborates with plant manager plant accountants and senior management to explain results make improvements manage projects identify inefficiencies understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis.
• Promotes a continuous improvement culture through communication and coaching as well as finding opportunities for streamlining accounting activities and enhancing value-added processes.
• Integrates and trains new staff while leading the continued professional development of the existing team.
• Works closely with Plant Accountants on development and standardization of process and procedures.
• Ensures accurate standard costs and inventory valuations.
• Facilitates and manages the month-end close process for the production facility including journal entries and preparation and review of account reconciliations in accordance with Company policy. Monitors results against budget for production facility.
• Assists in the preparation and review of Authorizations for Fixed Expenditure (AFEs).
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• At least bachelors degree in business administration. Accounting or Finance preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience working in a fast-paced rapidly changing and dynamic manufacturing and/or corporate environment.
• At least 3 years of experience managing a team to adhere to the month-end closing process.
• At least 3 years of process improvement and successful cross-functional teamwork.
• At least 3 years of experience with process manufacturing and standard costing methodology.
• At least 3 years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel) and ERP Accounting Software SAP preferred.

COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels oral written visual and non-verbal ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately whether in-person or digitally.
• Accountability
• Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
• Solve problems both within and outside of departments proactively addressing issues as they occur.
• Customer Focused
• Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
• Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
• Initiative
• Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
• Act independently and decisively rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
• Problem-Solving
• Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
• Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical effective solutions.
• Collaboration
• Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
• Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal recognizing and valuing each persons contributions is fundamental to successful collaboration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions.
• The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers printers light traffic).

Maola Local Dairies owned by the farmers of Maryland & Virginia Milk Producers Cooperative Association (MDVA) sustainably produces a full suite of nutritious dairy products through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality freshness and love for the environment Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola please visit .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.