**Brand:** Bob Evans Farms **Categories:** Finance **Locations:** Sulphur Springs, Texas **Position Type:** Regular Full-Time **Remote Eligible:** No **Req ID:** 27769 **Job Description** **Business Unit Overview** For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio. In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. Responsibilities Position Overview: Under the direction of the Plant Controller, this position is an integral part of the plant management team in support of the strategic and operating plans of the company. The position is responsible for a variety of financial, accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, preparation and reporting of KPI’s, capital spending, fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls. Accountabilities: Responsible for the accuracy of data in Oracle, Kronos, and all financial related reporting systems. Prepare and communicate weekly and monthly variance analysis. Monitor trends and identify and communicate financial opportunities and hazards. Assists in asset management including Capital Project Request preparation and related analysis, placing assets in service, fixed asset schedule review and verification. Frequently observes activities in the plant to improve Recipe information and the recording of information in the system. Assist with daily batch processes and interacts with Operations personnel to improve data entry and correct batch issues. Performs designated month end close functions. Participates in the budgeting and forecasting processes as directed by the Plant Controller. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. 3-5 years of plant accounting experience. Experience in manufacturing/production enterprises preferred. Experience in cost accounting preferred. Experience in inventory management including cycle counting and physical inventory. Financial planning experience including budgeting and forecasting. Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX Compliance. ERP system experience; experience with Oracle a plus. Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel). Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Ability to communicate clearly and timely with all levels within the organization. Highly developed analytical, problem solving, and project management skills. Ability to work collaboratively and cohesively with company peers and Post Holdings partners. Strong interpersonal skills - Listening and informing others effectively; excellent negotiating and influencing skills at all levels both internal and external. Must possess the ability to always maintain external and internal confidentiality. Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)