Plant Controller

Kansas City, KS - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Step into a high-impact leadership role at Kellanovas Kansas City plant where youll be the financial architect driving our sites success. As Plant Controller youll be a key member of the senior leadership team steering daily financial strategy influencing plant performance and empowering a talented finance group. Your expertise will fuel our ambitious goals and keep our facility thriving in a fast-paced growth-focused environment.

Youll lead a passionate team including a Senior Financial Analyst Financial Analyst and Payroll Clerk developing their skills and careers while championing financial excellence. This is more than a numbers role; its your opportunity to shape the plants future collaborate across functions and make your mark on a global snacking powerhouse.

A Taste of What Youll Be Doing

Manage Financial Performance - Compare actuals to budgets and forecasts analyze key drivers and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
Lead Financial Close Cycle - Oversee the close process and ensure accuracy in operating expenses and balance sheet accounts.
Drive the Annual Budget - Own the plants budget establish overhead costs set standards and manage P&L impacts and cash flow. Support payroll and partner cross-functionally to evaluate capital investments and savings projects.
Be Part of the Leadership Team - Help set direction and guidance for plant initiatives and goals and provide coaching to personnel beyond the finance team.
Ensure Financial and Inventory Compliance - Uphold Kellanovas accounting policies and GAAP instill discipline around internal controls and serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits.

Were Looking for Someone With

Bachelors degree and significant finance and managerial experience.
Strong knowledge of standard cost systems cost analysis and accounting procedures and controls.
Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP Anaplan and Plan View.
Willingness to engage with plant operations by visiting production areas to understand processes.
Demonstrated ability to lead coach and develop finance team members.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Experience driving process improvements and managing audits.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $135800 - $ 178290 which is based on various factors such as location experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

Whats Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 19 2025. After you apply your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

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Benefits include medical dental vision life accidental death & dismemberment insurance employee assistance program short-term disability coverage and long-term disability insurance. Also voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova we are driven by our vision to be the worlds best-performing snacks-led powerhouse unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic world-class brands includes Pringles Cheez-It Pop-Tarts MorningStar Farms Special K Krave Zucaritas Tresor Crunchy Nut among others.

Kellanovas Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the worlds best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo achieve results and win together.

Our focus on Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

What does it take to be the best Someone like you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment a seat for everyone at the table and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity disability religion national origin gender gender identity gender expression marital status sexual orientation age protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity Diversity & Inclusion please visit our website here.