ABOUT THE JOB:Our Finance team works with teams across the company to ensure Danone continues to grow. By joining our Finance team, you will anticipate and evaluate the financial impact of decisions and find the right way forward. We have an opening for a Plant Controller based in our West Jordan, Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah area) yogurt manufacturing plant. In this role you will lead the Finance team of the facility and be a member of the site leadership team.  You will have a focus on raw material accounting, loss and labor analysis, inventory control, fixed asset accounting, spare parts, controllable cost control, utility tracking, and internal controls in a continuous improvement environment.  You will execute efficient monthly close process with rolling forecast and annual strategic plan.Additional duties/responsibilities include:* Input/learn/report weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy, understand and communicate impact of these measures to the business.* Track operations productivity projects, execution, and financial impact.* Quickly analyze data, identify variances and benchmark information against other locations.* Perform/lead plant cost accounting functions with emphasis on month end close, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management.* Assists plant management and HQ in the preparation, review and analysis of plant level budgets and forecasts. Responsible for generation of plant level standard cost master data.* Ability to find gaps in financial controls and analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.* Responsible for the liaison and administration of plant internal controls in conjunction with Plant management including cycle and physical counts of raw material, fixed asset accuracy, spare parts, etc.* Lead external auditors regarding matters of plant operations and support local tax audits.* Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.* Proficiency in extracting data from SAP downloading in Excel for a clear analytical review.* Create SOPs and conduct reviews and request changes as necessary.* Establish, optimize, and maintain lean system, world-class, and continuous improvement programs.* Aid Operations to identify, document, and implement solutions for issues within the production process.* Effectively communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, etc.)* Manage purchase order process for locally procured goods and services.* Manage and assist with special projects.* Lead annual strategic business plan and rolling forecast for expenses based on forecasted volume.* Perform all other assigned tasks/duties.Danone North America offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options.

　　ABOUT YOU:* You have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or related field, and have a minimum of 5 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, required.* You have strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products, excel, PowerPoint, Word, required.  ERP systems (SAP preferred) experience is preferred.* You have strong attention to detail, possess... For full info follow application link.

　　Dannon is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic or any other unlawful criterion.