Controller - Manufacturing, Cost Accounting - Rocky Mount, NC

Position Overview: The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the manufacturing, general accounting and financial activities of our Rocky Mount Bakery. With revenues of approximately $130 million across the division, this influential position offers the ability to impact not only the bottom line, but to be involved in many different aspects of the Company ie. operations, inventory, plant and company wide analysis. We need a strategic thought leader to join our team that brings significant knowledge of process manufacturing/cost accounting to the table. This person will have experience with leading a team of accounting professionals as a ?hands on manager? and will be a champion of business improvement via creative and cost effective problem solving.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inventory and cost of goods accounting
  
• Payroll and Accounts Payable processing via corporate systems
  
• General ledger accounting using current corporate systems
  
• Administration of monthly closing processes
  
• Petty cash controls
  
• Ensures ongoing and continual improvement of internal control processes.
  
• Prepares internal financial statements and business review analysis in accordance with company standards and policies.
  
• Prepares and distributes various interim management reporting and analysis; annual plant budget and any revisions to the same.
  
• Acts as plant liaison with corporate information systems resources and will work directly with local IT personnel as well as corporate personnel.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
  
• Minimum of 8 years experience in accounting and management
  
• Proven success in food manufacturing and/or with a manufacturing operation is a plus
  
• Proven excellence in the traditional "score keeping" accountabilities
  
• Strong leadership qualities
  
• Strong quantitative skills, interpersonal skills and the ability to think critically
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
• Self directed with the ability to work independently as well as with groups
  
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize work
  
• Some travel to Division Headquarters may be required    

For additional information about our company, please visit www.thecheesecakefactory.com.  To apply for this position, please go to www.cakecareers.com.  
 
The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations consistent with its legal obligations.