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At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Director of Finance

As the Director of Finance, you will be responsible for serving as a key partner to the operations and executive team, driving financial excellence and operational efficiency. This role focuses on manufacturing analysis, product costing, and proper cost control and accountability structure to support profitability and growth. The Director of Finance is responsible for manufacturing analysis and costing, cost control and efficiency, financial planning and analysis, financial leadership, and team development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cost accounting systems to provide accurate and timely data for decision-making.
• Analyze manufacturing performance metrics, including labor, material, and overhead costs, to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct variance analysis to assess production efficiency and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide direction and guidance to the Operations Finance Department.
• Lead initiatives to optimize cost structures while maintaining product quality and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with plant directors and operations teams to identify waste reduction opportunities and improve process efficiencies.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost management and labor and process efficiency.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team to project long-term financial strategies that align with the company's growth objectives.
• Develop a forecast cadence that accounts for major changes to the business while balancing efficient use of time and resources.
• Drive attention to changes in direct input costs and develop pricing recommendations that are equitable to both the Company and our customers.
• Together with finance and operations leadership, develop and maintain capital approval and accountability processes that preserve speed to execution while providing appropriate levels of scrutiny.
• Provide financial insights to support new product launches, capacity growth, market expansion, and potential investments.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes with a focus on driving operational accountability where decisions are made.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements and internal controls.
• Build and mentor the operations finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and natural curiosity.
• Provide guidance and training to support the development of financial acumen within the organization.

What You Can Offer

• Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance leadership experience and 10 years of overall finance
  experience, with a strong focus on manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Proven expertise in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, costing methodologies, and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Track record of driving cost-efficiency initiatives and improving profitability.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry or a similar consumer-packaged goods environment.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents.
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives.
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven.
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.