Job Description

Brand: ['Bob Evans Farms']

Categories: Finance

Locations: Rigby, Idaho

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Req ID: 32173

Business Unit Overview

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.

For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We're proud to be the No. 1-selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. We're also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to our flagship Bob Evans® brand, our product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

Responsibilities

Position Overview

Under the direction of the Sulphur Springs Plant Controller, this position is an integral part of the Rigby plant management team in support of the strategic and operating plans of the Rigby facility. The position is responsible for a variety of financial, accounting and reporting functions including, but not limited to general ledger, accounts payable, sales tax compliance, SOX compliance, establishing and maintaining standard costs, ensuring the integrity of inventory movements, preparation and reporting of KPI’s, capital spending, fixed assets, budgeting, analysis and preserving the integrity of internal controls. This role partners closely with Operations and site leadership to support daily performance management, strengthen internal controls, improve financial visibility, identify cost-out opportunities, evaluate inventory and operational risks, and ensure accurate financial reporting for the plant.

Accountabilities

Daily Operations & Performance Management

• Generate and communicate the Daily Directional Setting report, providing timely financial and operational insights to support daily plant decision-making.
• Review Daily OEE results and partner with Operations to understand performance drivers, identify trends, and support corrective actions.
• Perform daily batch closing and batch reviews to ensure timely, accurate production reporting and financial transaction completion.
• Analyze daily and weekly downtime results to quantify financial impact and support operational root-cause review.
• Support site management in tracking KPIs and translating operational performance into financial impact.

Cost Accounting, Standards & Product Costing

• Conduct spec-to-BOM reviews to validate alignment between product specifications, production standards, and system costing assumptions.
• Support new and existing product development through costing, standards improvement, margin analysis, and operational readiness activities.

Financial Close, Reporting & Analysis

• Performs designated month end close functions including journal entries, reconciliations, and related close activities for the plant.
• Analyze financial one-offs, variances, and trends, and communicate risks, opportunities, and recommended actions to site and finance leadership.

Planning, Forecasting & Budgeting

• Participates in the budgeting and forecasting processes as directed by the Plant Controller and Director of Finance Ops including spend, shrink, production rates, labor assumptions, and rate standards.

Inventory, Shrink & Yield Management

• Review and report daily and weekly shrink, MUV, LUV, and YUV performance, identifying drivers and recommending corrective actions.
• Serve as cycle count auditor and owner of inventory movement compliance, ensuring inventory transactions are accurate, timely, and properly controlled.

Labor, Productivity & Operational Analytics

• Develop daily and weekly labor reporting for regular and overtime hours, including direct and indirect labor utilization tracking.
• Monitor daily and weekly pounds per operator hour to evaluate labor productivity and support operating performance discussions.
• Monitor Redzone utilization and analyze data trends to support operational visibility, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Monitor, maintain, and improve internal controls, ensuring compliance with company policies, SOX requirements, and accounting standards.
• Assist internal and external audit processes and provide timely support for audit requests

Capital, Cost Savings & Spend Management

• Assists in asset management including Capital Project Request preparation and related analysis, placing assets in service, fixed asset schedule review and verification.
• Identify, quantify, track, and report cost-out initiatives in partnership with site leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Prepare PSO and R&M spend analysis reports weekly, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities for cost control.

Other Responsibilities

• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge

• Firm knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and SOX Compliance
• ERP system experience; experience with Oracle a plus
• Excellent computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office applications (primarily Excel)
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to communicate clearly and timely with all levels within the organization
• Highly developed analytical, problem solving, and project management skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3-5 years of plant accounting experience
• Experience in manufacturing/production enterprises preferred
• Experience in cost accounting
• Experience in inventory management including cycle counting and physical inventory
• Financial planning experience including budgeting and forecasting

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

5-10%, as needed for personal and business development