Controller

Flowers Foods Inc

Crossville, TN

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$95,000–$114,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Adobe Product Family, Analysis Skills, Bakery, Balance Sheet, Business Administration, Capital Budgeting, Corporate Policies, Disciplinary Action, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Health Plan, Income Statements, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Operations Processes, Product Costing, Property Maintenance, Property Tax, Record Keeping, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Shipping/Receiving, Sustainability, Time Management
LOCATION
Crossville, TN
POSTED
30+ days ago

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS.

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; its about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Natures Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Daves Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery its a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Full-time employees are offered the following benefits:

  • Comprehensive health and medical benefits
  • 401(k) Retirement savings plan
  • Professional growth and leadership training
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave

Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Bringing Home the Dough

Oversees and advises the General Manager and Regional Controller on all matters concerning accounting and internal control procedures. Assists the General Manager and other department heads in preparing the operating budget, capital budget, projections, proformas, as well as completes the weekly profit/loss statement in compliance with GAAP accounting.

Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities

Coordinates efforts of Plant Finance accounting requirements with local departments.

Assigns, directs, and monitors the efforts and activities (including training and cross-training) of local Plant Finance personnel

Responsible for the preparation, completion, and accuracy of weekly income statements

Responsible for maintaining periodic reporting (corporate and local)

Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process

Analyzes balance sheet & general ledger accounts and prepares associated quarterly & annual schedules

Responsible for executing product costing for new items, updating changes, and quarter-ly costing runs

Responsible for preparation of the annual financial planning process including operating and capital budgets

Responsible for the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings

Responsible for oversight of all cash and bank accounts in conjunction with Record to Report and Shared Services responsibilities

Ensures that all receivables are properly stated and monitor for timely follow up, in-cluding collection efforts in partnership with our SSC A/R and Collections teams

Ensures that all inventories are safeguarded and stated correctly

Create and/or analyze various financial reports including proformas and fluxes

Maintains plant records in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls

Adheres to controllership policies as directed by Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance

Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Internal Audit requirements, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)

Maintains cleanliness of work area

Ensures employee compliance with work rules

Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary

Performs other duties as directed by the Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance

Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting, audit, or relevant work experience with two (2) years serving as an Assistant Controller or a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager or equivalent role
  • Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe is required
  • SAP (ECC or S/4) and BlackLine application experience is a plus

Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting required
  • Masters degree in Business Administration or Accounting a plus

Salary Range- 95,000 - 114,000

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by _6/15/2026__. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Judy Hall at Judy.Hall@flocorp.com or (1) 931 3407793.

About the Company

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Flowers Foods Inc