Business Unit Overview:

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food .

Location Description: Michael foods, Inc. located in Chaska, Minnesota is known as the "best small town in Minnesota" with a highly rated school system and home of the PGA Tournament in 2018! As our community grows, we strive to preserve the small town atmosphere. Minutes away from beautiful lakes, major highways, shopping malls and the Twin Cities, it is the perfect location to work!. Our location produces a variety of potato products. For over 100 years, the Michael Foods family of businesses has leveraged quality ingredients and innovative processes to offer the finest products and solutions to our customers and to food-loving consumers. Responsibilities:

POSITION SUMMARY :

Under the direction of the Chaska Controller, this position is an integral part of the plant management team in support of the strategic and operating plans of the company. The position is responsible for a variety of financial, accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, preparation and reporting of KPI's, capital spending, fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the Accounting Department in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and company policies and procedures. Maintain the general ledger by preparing journal entries, verifying posted transactions, directing and assisting in the validation of inventory movements in SAP, and reconciling balance sheet accounts.

Organize and lead budgeting activities, both operating and capital. This includes preparation and related analysis.

Complete timely and accurate reporting of all operating and financial results for the facility. Prepare and communicate weekly and monthly variance analysis. Monitor trends and identify and communicate financial opportunities and risks.

Prepare product costing estimates for new and existing products. Maintain material master, standard cost, and bill of materials for products produced in the facility.

Assists in asset management including Capital Project Request preparation and related analysis, placing assets in service, fixed asset schedule review and verification.
Direct staff and be actively involved with Finance teams and Plant management initiatives.
Facilitate potato procurement activities.

Work with potato procurement team to develop yearly financial plan.
Maintains all procurement models in excel.
Manages all potato related master data, contract, specs, pricing, etc.
Monthly financial reconciliations.

Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

College degree in Accounting or Finance.

5+ years of accounting/finance experience
2-3 years of supervisory experience

Experience in manufacturing/production enterprises preferred.
Ability to work independently with limited direction.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others.

Demonstrated aptitude for effectively supervising and directing the work of others.

Demonstrated aptitude for utilization of computer technologies. Experience with SAP a plus.

Highly developed analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.

: The pay range for this position is $75,564 - $111,834 per year.

Michael Foods Inc.

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