{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"375ecb2daca7e4e04a949167","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/375ecb2daca7e4e04a949167","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/375ecb2daca7e4e04a949167","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Position Summary\nThe Assistant Controller plays a key role in the day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of the bakery. This role supports the month-end close, cost accounting, inventory control, financial analysis, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate has foundational accounting experience and a desire to grow into a leadership role in manufacturing finance.\nKey Responsibilities\nFinancial Accounting & Reporting\nAssist with month‑end and year‑end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.\nPrepare and maintain accurate financial statements, management reports, broker and other sales reports, and operational dashboards.\nSupport external audits as needed.\nCost Accounting & Inventory\nAnalyze production yields, scrap/waste, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption.\nPartner with production supervisors to validate daily/weekly production reporting.\nOversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs.\nOperational & FP&A Support\nProvide daily/weekly reporting on key KPIs (throughput, efficiency, waste, labor costs, etc.).\nParticipate in annual budgeting and ongoing reforecasting processes.\nSupport margin analysis, pricing updates, and customer/product profitability studies.\nAssist with capital expenditure tracking and ROI evaluations.\nCompliance & Controls\nEnsure adherence to internal controls, GAAP compliance, and company accounting policies.\nSupport food industry audits requiring financial documentation (e.g., SQF, BRC, or internal QA standards).\nAssist in maintaining compliance with state and federal regulations.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.\n1–2 years of experience in accounting or FP&A (manufacturing, food production, or CPG preferred but not required).\nProficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems.\nStrong understanding of GAAP and core accounting principles.\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience in a production, manufacturing, or high‑volume food environment.\nExposure to cost accounting or inventory management systems.\nFamiliarity with lean manufacturing concepts or continuous improvement.\nAbility to analyze data and communicate insights clearly to non‑finance team members.\nKey Competencies\nStrong analytical and problem‑solving skills.\nHigh attention to detail and accuracy.\nAbility to work in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.\nExcellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.\nProactive, curious, and eager to grow into expanded financial responsibilities.\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive salary and benefits package.\nOpportunities for professional growth within a rapidly scaling organization.\nHands‑on exposure to all aspects of manufacturing finance and operations.\nA team‑focused environment where your voice and ideas matter.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year\nBenefits:\n401(k)\n401(k) matching\nDental insurance\nFlexible spending account\nHealth insurance\nHealth savings account\nPaid time off\nVision insurance\nWork Location: In person","company":"Wheat Holdings","rawCompany":"wheat holdings","city":"Three Forks","state":"MT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T11:22:40.640Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"311812","title":"Commercial Bakeries","slug":"commercial-bakeries"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"311811","title":"Retail Bakeries","slug":"retail-bakeries"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Position Summary\nThe Assistant Controller plays a key role in the day‑to‑day accounting and financial operations of the bakery. 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