BB Nash in Nashville, Tennessee facility, we produce protein bars for the US market, supporting continued nationwide growth through a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and operational excellence.

About the role:

Job Description

The Plant Controller owns plant-level accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate results and strong internal controls while adhering to corporate policies and applicable accounting standards. Reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing, the role partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and People & Culture to provide the financial insight that drives plant performance and supports the General Manager and functional leaders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

· Coordinate the plant's annual budget and periodic forecasts, working with department heads to build realistic assumptions.

· Monitor financial performance against budget and forecast, flagging risks and opportunities early.

· Prepare financial analysis and business cases to support plant initiatives and capital requests.

· Prepare and present monthly plant performance reports and variance commentary to plant leadership.

Financial Reporting & Accounting

· Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the plant, meeting corporate deadlines.

· Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

· Review account reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals to ensure the integrity of financial records.

· Support external audits and internal audit activities, and respond to audit requests.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

· Manage product costing, inventory valuation, and standard cost maintenance.

· Analyze manufacturing variances (yield, usage, labor, overhead, purchase price) and recommend corrective actions.

· Partner with Operations to improve cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.

· Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes, including reserves and adjustments.

· Evaluate capital expenditure proposals and track project spend against approved budgets.

Cash Flow, Controls & Compliance

· Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management, with a focus on inventory, receivables, and payables.

· Maintain and enforce internal controls and financial governance at the plant level.

· Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax and statutory requirements.

· Coordinate with corporate finance, external auditors, and tax advisors as needed.

· Identify financial and operational risks and escalate or mitigate them as appropriate.

Business Partnership

· Serve as a trusted financial partner to the General Manager and plant functional leaders.

· Support commercial decisions through pricing, profitability, and customer margin analysis.

· Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to optimize inventory levels, purchasing, and cost management.

· Collaborate with People & Culture on headcount planning and labor cost analysis.

· Provide financial support for continuous improvement projects and plant initiatives.

Team Leadership & Development

· Supervise, coach, and develop plant accounting and finance staff, such as cost accountants and analysts.

· Set clear performance expectations and support professional growth.

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Continuous Improvement

· Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting, and system usage.

· Drive automation and standardization of recurring reports and analysis.

· Develop and maintain KPIs and dashboards that support operational and financial decisions.

· Support ERP enhancements and finance-related system implementations.

· Stay current on accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

What we are looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including cost accounting and some supervisory or team-lead responsibility.

• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, and financial reporting required; Big Four public accounting experience preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing required; food production, CPG, or a related industry preferred.

• Solid knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, and financial reporting.

• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and business partnering skills.

• Clear communication and presentation skills.

• Growth-Stage Experience: Experience working in a rapidly growing or evolving organization, with demonstrated success in establishing, developing, and implementing new processes and systems rather than solely optimizing existing ones.

• Demonstrated Career Progression: A track record of professional growth and increasing responsibility, preferably demonstrated through internal promotions or advancement within a previous organization

Our Nashville facility handles milk and soy, and employees in production, warehouse, sanitation, and other areas within the facility may be exposed, including to airborne powders. Applicants with food allergies are welcome to apply. In the event you have questions or accommodation requests, please contact our People & Culture Department.

We appreciate LinkedIn, but to get a full picture of your experience, we ask you to also include a CV.

BB Nash is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.