Hybrid Plant Controller at Florida Food Products

Founded in 1954, Florida Food Products (FFP) is committed to providing innovative clean label solutions that naturally provide exceptional food protection, flavor, color and texture for a variety of applications, including processed and cured meat, beverages, plant-based alternatives, health and wellness, culinary, and pet nutrition. FFP believes in improving the food and beverages we eat and drink with ingredients from nature that work.   

About the role:

We are a trusted partner to our customers when it comes to innovation and an industry leader in clean label ingredients, we are a true partner.  We collaborate with our customers in ways that respect people and the environment.  A commitment to Real. Simple. Better™ drives our innovation team to discover new, on trend solutions. 

As the Plant Controller for our Eustis Facility, you will be the senior financial leader on-site, overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of a complex food manufacturing plant. This position works closely with operations and leadership teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and strategic alignment between financial and operational goals.

How will you contribute:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure compliance with US GAAP
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate financial records
• Complete month-end close within 5 business days
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and variances; recommend and execute adjustments
• Ensure timely recording of intercompany transactions
• Monitor operational and financial performance; analyze variances and identify improvements
• Collaborate with operations team for regular financial reviews and ad hoc reporting
• Partner with department heads to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
• Lead efforts around cost analysis, margin analysis, and inventory accounting
• Provide key financial insights, KPIs, and reporting to support business decisions
• Drive continuous process improvements to boost efficiency and control costs
• Align operational practices with financial objectives and strategic goals

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
• 10+ years of financial accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, budgeting, and operational metrics
• Experience implementing tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., Great Plains, Business Central)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong communication and leadership skills; capable of working cross-functionally
• Experience presenting financial data to senior leaders, boards, or investors
• Preferred: Food & beverage industry experience, private equity background, M&A exposure

Work Environment:

• May involve exposure to allergens such as Soy, Wheat, Fish, Shellfish, Milk, Egg, Tree Nuts and Sesame.

What Florida Food Products can offer you:

• Generous time off for vacations
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Health & Wellness programs

More about us:

Florida Food Products (FFP), headquartered in Lake Mary, FL, is one of the world's leading independent providers of natural ingredients. With a legacy spanning over 70 years, we deliver a diverse portfolio of clean label ingredients and innovative system solutions to the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to quality and performance is reflected in our American-made products, which enhance both taste and functionality. Backed by advanced manufacturing capabilities, we specialize in fermentation, patented cold brew extraction, custom flavor development, and a range of drying and blending technologies. Operating from four state-of-the-art facilities strategically located across the U.S., we ensure the accessibility of real, high-quality ingredients—helping our customers create better-for-you food and beverage for consumers.

"Improving the food and beverages consumed by providing real ingredients from nature that work."

This position is currently classified as on-site our Eustis facility. 

Employees are eligible to participate in Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k), Holidays, Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement Program.

The final salary offered for this position may take into account a number of factors including, but not limited to, location, skills, education, and experience.

The Company reserves the right to modify, update, change and/or make corrections to this job description, at the sole discretion of senior management, at any time during the employee’s employment term, at the sole discretion of management.

EEO Statement

Florida Food Products is an equal opportunity employer committed to employing a diverse workforce and providing accommodations for people with disabilities in all parts of the hiring process as required under its Employment Accommodation Policy. Florida Food Products will work with applicants to meet accommodation needs that are made known to Florida Food Products in advance.

**Please no external recruiters**