Overview

Controller Position: Controller (Multi-Sites, Multi Companies) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Company: Bundy Baking Solutions Location: On-site - 417 East Water Street, Urbana, OH 43078 Controller (Manufacturing / Multi-site) Position Summary The Controller is responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for supporting multiple businesses. The Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. The Controller maintains a strong business partner relationship with operations and commercial leadership teams responsible for the various businesses, analyzing costs, improving profitability, and driving process efficiencies. Strong leadership, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems are required. Confidentiality and sound judgment are essential. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff across multiple entities or locationsLead by example in demonstrating our core values (CREED)Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluationsPromote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration Accounting Operations Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash application processes across multiple companiesReview and approve transaction coding to ensure proper general ledger classification by entity and divisionManage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminationsOversee customer billing, vendor payments, and deposit activities across business unitsApprove check runs and ACH transactions Manufacturing & Cost Accounting Responsible for inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goodsResponsible for managing and reviewing standard costing, cost roll-ups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracyAnalyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with plant leadership to address issuesMonitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory processesSupport production reporting, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives Financial Close & Reporting Responsible for month-end and year-end close processesReview and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statementsEnsure timely and accurate reporting of financial resultsAllocate costs between the business as appropriatePrepare and analyze financial reports, including cash flows, variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs)Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and operations teams Compliance, Controls & Audits Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assetsEnsure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all entitiesMaintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support Partner with sales, operations, supply chain, and plant managers to improve financial performanceIdentify and implement process improvements and system enhancements (ERP optimization)Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiativesStreamline workflows across entities to improve efficiency and scalability Confidentiality Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and personnel information Knowledge and Ability Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA or CMA preferred)5+ years Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years of supervisor or management experiences with direct reportsStrong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting structuresExperience w