Senior Level Plant Controller Jobs
Senior level plant controller jobs put seasoned finance leaders in charge of plant-wide cost accounting, operational reporting, and the cross-functional teams that drive manufacturing performance. Roles are predominantly on-site, concentrated in Food & Beverage, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, with employers like Jobot, ADM, and OFI hiring at this level now.
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Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Spices Vice President of Finance, the Regional Finance Controller will provide financial leadership and support to the Chile business, including the controllership function, financial reporting, and operational analysis. This team member is the leader and initiator of business and accounting control activities across the function. The ideal candidate will be charged with challenging the status quo, improving processes, handling multiple tasks accurately, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and helping identify and execute opportunities.
What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic Business Partner to multiple facilities.
- Supervise the day-to-day financial services, including the preparation of the monthly reporting package, and review of consolidated financial statements.
- Review perpetual inventory, monitor cycle and/or physical inventories, and reporting and analysis of variances.
- Lead the internal and external audit engagement. Support resolution of issues that arise during audit field work.
- Direct the standard cost maintenance, production variance analysis, activity costing, and customer/product profitability.
- Manage the sites financial reporting including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and variance analysis on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Manage new capital project analysis, capital tracking and management.
- Manage sales analysis and reconciliation, review margin analysis and customer pull rates.
- Create and modify financial policies to ensure proper internal controls that align and guide the business.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and scenario models.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. Candidates may substitute five (5) years of prior financial management experience in lieu of degree requirement. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten (10) years progressive finance experience is required. Candidates substituting experience in lieu of degree must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of financial experience, including five years in management.
- Experience with SAP, Tableau, and other integrated reporting solutions is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Excellent teamwork, relationship building, and coordinative skills are required. Must be able to work with diverse team across geographies.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!
The pay for this role ranges from $155,000-$175,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.
Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Spices Vice President of Finance, the Regional Finance Controller will provide financial leadership and support to the Chile business, including the controllership function, financial reporting, and operational analysis. This team member is the leader and initiator of business and accounting control activities across the function. The ideal candidate will be charged with challenging the status quo, improving processes, handling multiple tasks accurately, meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment, and helping identify and execute opportunities.
What You’ll Do - Position Responsibilities:
- Serve as a strategic Business Partner to multiple facilities.
- Supervise the day-to-day financial services, including the preparation of the monthly reporting package, and review of consolidated financial statements.
- Review perpetual inventory, monitor cycle and/or physical inventories, and reporting and analysis of variances.
- Lead the internal and external audit engagement. Support resolution of issues that arise during audit field work.
- Direct the standard cost maintenance, production variance analysis, activity costing, and customer/product profitability.
- Manage the sites financial reporting including but not limited to budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, and variance analysis on Key Performance Indicators (KPI).
- Manage new capital project analysis, capital tracking and management.
- Manage sales analysis and reconciliation, review margin analysis and customer pull rates.
- Create and modify financial policies to ensure proper internal controls that align and guide the business.
- Perform ad hoc analysis and scenario models.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Experience You’ll Bring – Role Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. Candidates may substitute five (5) years of prior financial management experience in lieu of degree requirement. Master’s degree preferred.
- Ten (10) years progressive finance experience is required. Candidates substituting experience in lieu of degree must have a minimum of twelve (12) years of financial experience, including five years in management.
- Experience with SAP, Tableau, and other integrated reporting solutions is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills are required.
- Excellent teamwork, relationship building, and coordinative skills are required. Must be able to work with diverse team across geographies.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
ofi provides employees with a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that is designed to support your career, health, and future. A Rewarding Career Awaits!
The pay for this role ranges from $155,000-$175,000 annually and is based on position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or other determining factors.
Performance-based Bonuses: Discretionary bonus rewarding company performance as well as your contributions and impact, for eligible roles.
Comprehensive and Affordable Benefits: Coverage for you (and your eligible dependents) with plans designed for peace of mind and savings for the future.
A Culture of Well-being: Paid Volunteer time off, access to events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for you and your family.
Family Support: Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits and lactation support, including milk shipping for traveling employees.
Additional Perks That Make a Difference:
- Vacation time from Day 1 – Your time off starts accruing immediately, growing with your tenure.
- Paid Sick Leave – Rest, recover, and return strong – with paid sick leave on ofi.
- Company Paid Holidays – ofi values work-life balance and the importance of celebrating life’s special moments.
- 401K Match on Day 1 – Invest in your future with our competitive retirement savings program.
- Career Growth and Learning – Join a company committed to developing talent, fostering innovation, and creating meaningful opportunities.
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Senior Level Plant Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level plant controller job?
Employers at this level expect candidates who can own the full cost accounting function, lead month-end close, and partner directly with plant and operations management on financial decisions. What gives a candidate an edge is demonstrated experience building or improving standard costing systems, managing audits, and developing junior finance staff. Presenting quantified results, such as cost reductions or process improvements you led, strengthens your case significantly.
Which companies hire senior level plant controllers?
Companies hiring senior level plant controllers right now include Jobot, ADM, and OFI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level is driven primarily by mid-to-large manufacturers and industrial companies that need experienced finance professionals embedded in their plant operations.
Are there remote senior level plant controller jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site given the operational nature of the work. About 25% of senior level plant controller openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting occasional flexibility for reporting and analysis responsibilities that can be performed off-site. Fully remote roles remain uncommon because plant controllers typically work closely with production and operations teams on the floor.
What makes a plant controller role senior level?
Senior level plant controllers own the site's full financial function rather than supporting it. That means leading standard cost development, overseeing inventory valuation, owning the capital expenditure review process, and presenting financial results directly to plant leadership. At this stage, mentoring and developing junior accounting staff is expected, and the role carries direct accountability for the accuracy and integrity of plant financials.
Which industries hire the most senior level plant controllers?
Senior Level plant controller roles concentrate in Food & Beverage, Staffing & Recruiting, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they operate complex, multi-shift manufacturing environments where experienced plant finance leadership is critical to managing costs, meeting audit requirements, and supporting operational decisions.