Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg-cellent puns, we hope you’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time!

At Vital Farms, we are proud of our incredible stakeholders, and the diversity they represent from all areas and communities in which we operate and serve. We view this as a source of strength for us and your job is to help us make it even better.

Your Role:

We are on the lookout for a hands-on Plant Controller to join our crew! Reporting to the Director, Ops Accounting, you’ll be the financial guru for our processing facility (Egg Central Station) in Springfield, MO, providing guidance to the plant management, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and our company goals. If you love analyzing data, collaborating with individuals from every level, and improving financial performance, this could be the perfect gig for you! 

We support flex-fit schedules, however, this position requires an active and enthusiastic presence primarily on-site and frequently out on the processing floor. 

What You'll Do:

• Team up with ECS operations crew members and management; regularly participate in Gemba walks, production meetings, inventory counts, troubleshooting receiving/shipping issues and documentation.
• Monitoring equipment part inventory quantities to ensure appropriate valuation.
• Assist in maintaining standard costs.
• Assist with physical asset verification and disposals.
• Keep our accounting and FP&A teams in the loop, providing regular updates and communicating any known issues and their financial impact.
• Coordinate annual budget and forecasts for the plant, working closely with leadership to develop and monitor performance.
• Partner closely with Operations & Continuous Improvement teams to develop meaningful KPIs and dashboards; track progress on plant process/performance improvement goals.
• Keep tabs on our physical inventory process, cycle counts, and inventory management.
• Take a proactive approach to apply LEAN concepts to our process workflows and collaborate on analyses to support data-driven decisions.
• Take a deep-dive into our expenses to ensure we’re getting the most bang for our buck, identify and clarify variances to forecast/budget, and ensure plant management has monthly updates on our performance.
• Conduct comprehensive analysis of production costs, material consumption, and inventory levels
• Offer financial guidance and support to plant management when they need to make decisions about capex, investments, cost reduction, and capacity planning.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Support audit activities to ensure the adequacy of our internal control environment and that no control deficiencies exist.
• Support the General Ledger accounting team when needed. 

What You Bring to the Table:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university within a relevant field such as Finance, Business, Accounting, Supply Chain or Economics preferred.
• CMA certification or CPA certification preferred
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals
• 5+ years Progressive Accounting Experience within Manufacturing and Operations required
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 (ERP), Microsoft Office Suites experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing accounting principles, cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing.
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks including GAAP and SOX (e.g., COSO) to ensure compliance and mitigate risks
• Ability to travel 10-20% for company meetings, team offsites, employee onboarding trips and other business needs  
• You’ve been around the block in the manufacturing world. RCA, VSM, and KPI are your favorite 3 letter acronyms, and you’re happy to jump in on a 5S whenever you can.
• Attention to detail? Yep, you’ve got that covered.
• You're a pro when it comes to cost accounting, financial analysis, and performance metrics.
• You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own.
• You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of.
• You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day.
• You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table.
• You don’t walk on eggshells – You’re not afraid to leave the bullsh*t behind and have honest conversations. 

What We Bring to the Table:

• A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table.
• Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few).
• Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1.
• Annual bonus and equity grant (subject to business results and company approval)
• Free eggs and butter, along with friends and family discounts.
• Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town.
• Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth.

At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth.