Plant Controller

Recognized as one of the FORTUNE “100 Best Companies to Work For®” in 2017, for the fourth consecutive year, The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated operates more than 185 full-service, casual dining restaurants throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is headquartered in beautiful Calabasas, California with more than 600 staff members working in our manufacturing facilities in Calabasas, CA and Rocky Mount, NC.

The Cheesecake Factory Bakery is looking for a Plant Controller to oversee the manufacturing, general accounting and financial activities of our Rocky Mount, NC 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 (i.e. operations, inventory, plant 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.

**Here's more of what you'll get to do:** * Inventory and cost of goods accounting * Payroll processing * Accounts Payable processing, indirectly * General ledger accounting * Administration of monthly closing processes * Ensures ongoing and continual improvement of internal control processes. * Prepares internal financial statements and business review analysis in accordance with company standards and policies. * Creates, prepares and distributes 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 corporate IT personnel **You'll thrive in this position if you are:** * **Exhaustively meticulous:** you have an unrelenting attention to detail leaving nothing to chance while understanding what deserves your immediate attention and what can wait. * **Improvement focused:** you never turn off the thought “how can I do this better/faster * **Adaptable:** you’re at ease in a fast-paced environment and able to effortlessly change direction when priorities shift learning to perform new tasks as required for business needs willing to work various shifts and work extended hours if necessary. * **A team player:** While you’re a capable self-manager, you thrive when you’re a part of a team yet don’t mind getting your hands dirty on your own if needed. * **Pressure resistant:** you have ice in your veins while under pressure and maintaining a positive outlook at work while the heat is on, is never an issue for you. * **Expert Communicator:** able to read, write and communicate in English/Spanish as it relates to the job and safety regulations.

* 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 and analytical 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 may be required * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.