Freelance Project Finance Controller Jobs in Iowa

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands: Jack Link's, Lorissa's Organic Snacks, Golden Island, BiFi, Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few, there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

Job Description

Summary

The Finance Controller role plays a critical role in managing all the financial aspects related to the supply chain operations here at Link Snacks. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining financial models to track and forecast supply chain costs and associated expenses for warehousing, transportation (inbound and outbound), 3rd party providers, and associated repacking operations.  This role ensures accurate inventory levels, analyzes key performance metrics, and partners with site leadership to maximize workflow efficiencies. Additionally, the Distribution Finance Controller manages SG&A expenses for Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service, oversees financial reporting, annual operating plan development, compliance, cost control, network and financial analysis. As a member of the supply chain management team, this role also plans, organizes, directs, and leads the Distribution Center to support staff located in Underwood and Laurens, IA.

• Leadership: Lead, coach, engage and professionally develop two direct and five indirect team members with a focus on developing functional, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Transportation Reporting and Analysis: Direct and manage reporting metrics, tracking models and analysis (e.g., volume mix impact)
• Month-end Close/Forecasting: Handle period-end journal entries (JE's), financial roll-up, prepare decks, and participate in Operations results meetings
• Secondary Manufacturing Finance Lead: Manage cost accounting and analysis, conduct labor analysis and review, update Bills of Materials (BOM) and routing, and provide project support as needed.
• Warehouse Operation Finance Support: Conduct labor analysis and review and provide project support.
• Capital Expenditure Management, Analysis, and Support: Oversee and analyze capital expenditures, providing necessary support.
• SG&A Expense Management: Manage SG&A expenses for Customer Service, Logistics, and Procurement.
• Support Continuous Improvement: Contribute to pipeline ideation, financial validation, and reporting to drive continuous improvement
• Technology Integration: Oversee the implementation of financial software and systems to streamline distribution processes
• Other: Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment drug screen.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related degree program or equivalent

Required Experience:      

• Minimum 5 years of related professional CPG finance experience; 3 years leadership experience managing a team of accountants, financial analysts or similar
• Strong knowledge of Distribution Center and supply chain operations is required preferably in the CPG space. 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Advanced analytical skills and ability to analyze financial data, make informed decisions, and communicate
• Experience of using an ERP (ideally SAP) to control supply chain financials
• Attention to detail; ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills 
• Strong knowledge of Transportation Financials and Fuel impacts

Preferred:            

• Prior cost accounting experience, either in a retail, food, grocery or consumer goods organization 
• Demonstrated experience working with TMS (Transportation Management System) or similar
• Demonstrated experience working with SAP 
• CPA license 
• Prior business management experience 
• Advanced knowledge of warehouse operations, modern warehouse procedures or warehouse management systems

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $90,000 - $130,000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link's is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employeesAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.