WHAT THIS OPPORTUNITY OFFERS

• A unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company where individuals truly make a difference
• A flat-structured and entrepreneurial work environment
• Leadership that values your input and mentorship to grow your career
• Competitive compensation and excellent benefits

COMPANY

Our client, Ohly, is seeking an ambitious Controller to drive improvement and profitability to the overall company performance. Founded in 1836 in Germany, Ohly is the third largest yeast extract producer in the world with sites in Germany and the USA. Ohly develops, produces, and delivers high-quality yeast-based flavors and specialty powders, improving the taste in life. Ohly is part of Associated British Foods (ABF), a $17.6 billion global powerhouse, with iconic brands like Primark, Ovaltine, and Twinings, that has been working in the international food, ingredients and retail sectors since 1935. ABF is a global organization with 130,000 employees and operations in 53 countries. At Ohly, decisions are taken close to their point of impact encouraging teams the freedom to act, be flexible and agile. For more information and inspiration, please visit ohly.com/en/.

YOUR EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration (required) CPA (preferred, does not need to be active)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Prior experience with ERP systems; familiarity with MS Dynamics 365, SAP, etc (preferred)
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• Prior experience working within a manufacturing company (preferred)

YOUR SKILLS & PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

• Superior analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to identify root causes and solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to present concise explanations or courses of actions to peers and leadership.
• Team player who can influence others within the business and function.
• Ability to take initiative and effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Skilled at cross-functional collaboration with all levels of the organization in a dynamic environment.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boyceville, WI 5472

• Fiduciary responsibility: Lead the monthly close, quarterly forecasts, and annual budget processes. Possess a strong knowledge of accounting principles related to accruals, inventory costs, fixed asset capitalization, and other manufacturing-related technical accounting. Provide expertise on policy compliance, governance, adherence to accounting standards, and internal controls. Champion a strong governance and controls mindset.
• Financial Analysis: Develop relevant and insightful financial analyses, connecting results to operational behaviors to drive actionable decisions and improvements throughout the organization.
• Strategy development and planning: Provide financial expertise and strategic partnership through modeling and analyses to optimize top and bottom-line performance through margin enhancement and cost reduction.
• Business Partnership: Operate cross-functionally and utilize your influencing skills to develop and implement the business strategy. Prepare analysis while partnering with leaders to bring forward clear and concise recommendations. Develop accurate financial forecasts for business partners.