Director, Operations Finance
- Req. Number: DIROP001925
- City, State: Tukwila, WA
Description
Are you looking for a new opportunity this season? The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Director, Operations Finance! This position will have a leadership role on both the Finance & Accounting and The Krusteaz Company Operations teams. The position will be responsible for providing management and leadership of all financial planning, analysis, and accounting support related to the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Distribution functions within KCO as well as responsibility for all product costing and inventory for the company. The position requires an individual who is well-versed in the use of financial analysis tools and techniques, product costing, and plant accounting. Because of the knowledge and skill level required for the position, team members in the position are expected to provide leadership both within Finance and Accounting as well as cross-functionally within KCO. This position will be responsible for managing finance professionals and managers in support of KCO operations. The principal objective of the position is to help ensure that the resources of the company are used effectively and efficiently.
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Education and/or Experience:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.
The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
Get to know us:
Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.
Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Salary Information: An employee in this position located in Washington State can expect a salary range between $180,330 and $297,524. We typically pay out between $203,000 and $258,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!
The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.
Are you looking for a new opportunity this season? The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Director, Operations Finance! This position will have a leadership role on both the Finance & Accounting and The Krusteaz Company Operations teams. The position will be responsible for providing management and leadership of all financial planning, analysis, and accounting support related to the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Distribution functions within KCO as well as responsibility for all product costing and inventory for the company. The position requires an individual who is well-versed in the use of financial analysis tools and techniques, product costing, and plant accounting. Because of the knowledge and skill level required for the position, team members in the position are expected to provide leadership both within Finance and Accounting as well as cross-functionally within KCO. This position will be responsible for managing finance professionals and managers in support of KCO operations. The principal objective of the position is to help ensure that the resources of the company are used effectively and efficiently.
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
- Provide leadership within the Finance and Accounting team in supporting KCO's operations.
- Provide financial leadership within the KCO Operations team.
- Ensure KCO Operations has a full understanding of their financial and operational performance and provides leadership and insights to improve performance.
- Provides financial leadership and performance insight as well as continuous improvement in the areas of:
- Plant operations.
- Procurement, Co-Manufacture, and Distribution.
- Operations Capital Acquisition Request and Capital Planning.
- Supply Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Integrated Business Planning.
- Inventory management and reporting and valuation.
- Product Costs: both setting of standard costs and methodology as well as estimating new product costs in support of innovation.
- Month End and Year End operations accounting activities and audit.
- This role is expected to provide financial leadership across the enterprise.
- Lead the finance operations team and ensure the team is meeting goals and developing skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the enterprise.
Position Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Creative and flexible with the ability to take a leadership role.
- Skilled at leading teams, projects, and processes.
- Advanced skills in financial planning and analysis techniques and their application.
- Strong computer skill: including Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, Oracle Hyperion Essbase, ERP Systems.
- Knowledgeable about KCO and its industry.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written.
- Able to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related area. Master's in Business Administration (M.B.A.) preferred. Or equivalent experience/training.
- 15+ years of financial planning, analysis, product costing, and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- 10+ years in a leadership role.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone along with reaching. Specific vision abilities include close vision requirements due to computer work. Moderate noise, ability to work in a confined area, and ability to sit at a computer for an extended period of time are also included.
The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
Get to know us:
- A people-focused company that cares: We're a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
- A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
- An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
- A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.
Hybrid Work Model: At The Krusteaz Company, we have in-office "core days" of Tuesdays and Wednesdays where all corporate employees are expected to be onsite. Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays are flexible remote days to allow for work/life balance. You may be asked to come in outside of a core day from time to time, based on business needs. We have found aligning our scheduled in-office days provides opportunity for employees to build connections and collaborate together.
Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $50/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $25/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 4 weeks of paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Salary Information: An employee in this position located in Washington State can expect a salary range between $180,330 and $297,524. We typically pay out between $203,000 and $258,000. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including internal equity, experience, education, certification, training, and location. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
We hope you'll take the time to get to know us!
The Krusteaz Company is not sponsoring new applicant employment authorization at this time and please, no third-party recruiters.
