Controller

Controller

Baker Boy

Dickinson ND

Full-Time

ABOUT BAKER BOY

Baker Boy is a family-owned bakery manufacturer based in Dickinson North Dakota founded in 1955. Baker Boy produces a wide array of premium baked goods such as donuts breads rolls pastries and doughs for foodservice convenience stores retail and private label customers. The company is built on a culture of hands-on collaboration and customer-first service where team members are empowered to innovate committed to baking excellence and working together in a friendly entrepreneurial environment to help each other and customers succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Controller will support the CFO by ensuring the accuracy integrity and reliability of all financial information across the organization. This role provides disciplined financial management strong internal controls and clear reporting that enables the CFO to guide strategy financial planning and profitable growth. Through dependable processes cost insight and collaborative partnership with Operations HR Sales and Leadership the Controller strengthens Baker Boys ability to make sound decisions and uphold our commitment to quality accountability and long-term financial stability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TO ACHIEVE SUCCESS

The Key Accountabilities for the position include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Planning Budgeting & Support for the CFO

• Assist the CFO with annual budgeting and financial planning
• Provide rolling forecasts supported by reliable data and operational insight
• Prepare financial analysis that helps the CFO evaluate scenarios and strategic options
• Support board-level and executive-level reporting as requested

Cost Accounting & Operational Finance

• Maintain and improve standard cost models
• Analyze production variances yields waste and labor cost drivers
• Provide Operations and the CFO with accurate margin analysis
• Support continuous improvement by translating operational changes into financial impact

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Maintain strong internal controls to protect company assets
• Monitor compliance with tax regulatory and audit requirements
• Lead audit preparation coordinating directly with auditors under CFO guidance
• Identify risks and propose control improvements to the CFO

Cash Flow & Working Capital Support

• Support CFO oversight of AR AP and working capital
• Ensure discipline in credit collections and vendor payment processes
• Recommend improvements to enhance cash consistency and predictability

Systems Processes & Efficiency

• Strengthen accounting systems for accuracy and efficiency
• Document policies procedures and workflows
• Reduce manual processes through automation and standardization
• Support CFO in evaluating financial systems and technology improvements

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership

• Lead and develop the accounting team
• Support managers and Senior Leadership with clear financial information
• Build strong working relationships with Operations HR IT and Sales
• Communicate financial information in a clear and practical manner

HOW SUCCESS LOOKS AND FEELS AT BAKER BOY

The Controller is successful when:

• Financial statements are accurate on time and trusted
• The CFO receives clear concise information that improves decision-making
• Operations feels informed and supported with practical cost data
• Managers and Key Leadership understand the financial impact of their decisions
• The accounting team is reliable confident and improving
• Financial systems and controls run smoothly without drama
• The Controller models the calm disciplined presence expected in a premium food manufacturer

REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION

The ideal candidate for the position will match as many of the qualifications as possible listed below:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or finance CPA preferred
• At least 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience preferably with manufacturing exposure
• Strong cost accounting depth in a process or batch manufacturing environment
• ERP fluency: experience with food grade traceability is advantageous
• Proven ability to partner with operations and translate data into decisions
• Experience supervising employees
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills

THE SEARCH

Sagency an executive search and leadership consulting firm has been retained for this Controller search.

Sagencyconsultants will review and evaluate all interested parties to help the hiring team review a final group for consideration.

The search will be conducted in a professional manner and all potential candidates will be given consideration. Candidate conversations and information will be handled with great discretion and Baker Boy are equal-opportunity employers.

If after reviewing this Opportunity Profile you believe your experience capabilities and passion align with the requirements of this role we welcome your interest. The application and selection process will proceed as follows:

Step 1: Submit Your Application -Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Step 2: Interview with Sagency - Qualified candidates may first be contacted for a brief phone conversation followed by a 60-minute video interview with a Sagency Executive Search Consultant.

Step 3: Client Interviews- Top candidates will be invited to participate in the first round of interviews with Baker Boy.

Thank you for your time and interest in this role.