Plant ControllerWe Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and PoolsWhen you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.Your Role at KIKThe Plant Controller reports to the Divisional Controller and serves as the onsite finance leader and strategic business partner to plant operations.
This role leads planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards. By translating financial data into clear business insights, the Plant Controller drives operational performance, strengthens cost control, and improves site results. This position partners closely with plant leadership and offers visibility to senior management, creating meaningful opportunity for impact and growth.What You'll DoFinancial Reporting & CloseLead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with GAAPMaintain full income statement and balance sheet responsibility for the facilityEnsure accuracy and integrity of financial records and internal controlsBusiness Partnership & AnalysisProvide daily and weekly financial reporting on production and spending metrics to the Plant Manager and leadership teamDeliver operational financial analysis to corporate and plant stakeholdersDevelop actionable recommendations to improve profitability and performancePrepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as requestedCost & Inventory ManagementManage inventory controls, including cycle counts, obsolescence monitoring, and inventory turns analysisAnalyze production standards and investigate variances (labor, material, overhead)Support operational teams in identifying cost reduction opportunitiesPlanning & ForecastingLead the annual budget and monthly forecast processCompare actual performance against budget, prior year, and forecastsIdentify risks and opportunities and communicate proactive solutionsAssets & ComplianceTrack and safeguard fixed assetsSupport audits and prepare reports for regulatory and corporate requirementsEnsure compliance with company policies and financial proceduresWhat You'll BringBachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred3 or more years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environmentCPA preferredExperience in CPG operational accounting strongly preferredStrong analytical, problem-solving, and financial presentation skillsAbility to influence and collaborate with operations leadershipProficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience required - Oracle JDE preferredSelf-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentWhat You Will GetKIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match.
KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.About KIKWe create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals.
We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.