Controller SD Plant - San Diego

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Date: Mar 26, 2025

Location: San Diego, CA, US

Company: JM Huber Corporation

Portfolio Business: CP Kelco 

Have you heard the big news? As of November 15th, CP Kelco has become part of Tate & Lyle PLC!  

The combination of our two companies is highly complementary, enhancing our Sweetening, Mouthfeel, and Fortification platforms, while also strengthening our capabilities in consumer and industrial applications. We’re unlocking new opportunities and delivering an even more compelling value proposition to our customers with a leading global portfolio of specialty food and beverage ingredients and a world-class team of food science experts. Together we are uniquely positioned to meet the rising consumer demand for healthier, tastier, and more sustainable food and beverages placing us at the center of the future of food.

Join us and be part of this transformative journey! We’re looking for passionate individuals ready to make an impact in a thriving environment where innovation and expertise meet. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to a company that values creativity and collaboration, and to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of food.

Join us as we build this transformative organisation — apply today!

Position Summary

As the San Diego Plant Controller you will be responsible for ensuring all accounting and financial records are properly maintained and compliant with internal controls and external regulations.  The activities include completing the monthly closings, prepare the site annual budget and prepare financial forecasts, costing, and support to the process.  Will manage a Cost Accountant and Payroll Administrator. The successful candidate will have the ability to react to business conditions and adjust priorities accordingly. You will have regular interactio with the Plant Manager and Production and act as an advisor. This is an on site role 5 days a week with a great team of people in the plant and awesome culture.

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Responsibilities

  • Provide timely reporting of financial results along with analysis of performance variances and trends for both site and corporate.
  • Develop site budget in conjunction with strategic plan.
  • Maintain standard cost systems and manufacturing rates.
  • Support site efforts to meet cash management targets.
  • Prepare financial forecasts, budgets and costing on projects as required.
  • Complete the asset inventory reconciliation.
  • Support corporate financial requirements as needed for tax, audit, and financial closing and reporting.
  • Identify, evaluate, and implement information system technologies.
  • Bring continuous improvement discipline to control costs.
  • Involved with capital improvement projects with costing and analysis.
  • Implements and supports the environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) management system and the J.M.  Huber Corporation EH&S Policy and Safety goals.
     

Required Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; MBA or CPA, CMA desirable.
  • 7-10 years of work experience with a General Ledger, cost accounting, variance analysis, planning, and budgeting in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong accounting skills in all aspects of operational accounting including cost accounting and financial analysis
  • Proficiency with finance and accounting application software; SAP and Power BI preferred.
  • Strong Excel and Access skills with the ability to analyze and tell a data story to leadership.
  • Strong accounting skills in all aspects of operational accounting including cost accounting and financial analysis.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team cross functionally.
  • Management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to present to leadership teams and influence.
  • We will offer relocation within the US on this role.
  • Must work on site 5 days a week.

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Total Rewards

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.

Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

 

U.S. Market-Based Salary Range

Controller SD Plant - San Diego

[$116,600.00 - $194,300.00]

 

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub

California Consumer Privacy Act ("CCPA")

The Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. We collect the following categories of personal information for the purpose of hiring the best qualified applicants and to comply with applicable employment laws: Name and contact information; Job preference and work availability; Social Security Number and/or other identification information; Education and qualifications; Employment history and experience; Military service; Reference and background check information, including relevant criminal history and credit history; Social media information; Pre-employment test results; Post-offer medical examination information and results, including drug test results; Voluntary self-disclosure information regarding minority, veteran, and disability status; and Information provided by you during the hiring process.

CP Kelco is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce. Pre-employment drug screening is required.

   


Nearest Major Market: San Diego

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