Director, FP&A - Site Operations

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Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products. 

We are seeking a Director, FP&A - Site Operations to join our team in Goderich, Ontario. The Director, FP&A - Site Operations serves as the finance leader for the Goderich Mine and acts as an extension of Corporate Finance and FP&A. This role is responsible for leading all site finance activities, including financial planning and analysis, accounting review, financial reporting, internal controls support, budgeting and forecasting. As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with business operations leaders to optimize financial and cost performance, support operational excellence, productivity initiatives and evaluate capital investment decisions. This role is accountable for ensuring financial integrity, compliance and the delivery of actionable insights that support achievement of business objectives.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, EAP, tuition reimbursement, and more.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid vacation, sick time, and floating holidays.
• Retirement Support – Defined Contribution Pension Plan with company contributions.
• Values-Driven Culture – Built on Integrity, Respect, Collaboration, Value Creation, and High Performance.
• Safety First – Committed to a safe, inclusive workplace and our Zero Harm goal.
• Meaningful Work – Make an impact through work that helps keep people safe, feed the world, and enrich lives.
• Career Growth – Ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your success.

Key Responsibilities

FP&A Business Partnership

• Partner with operations leadership and Corporate Finance & Accounting to align financial and business priorities.
• Drive performance through financial insights, strategic guidance and data-driven decision-making.
• Lead financial reviews, identify and communicate trends, risks and opportunities and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Present forecasts, financial results and variance analyses, providing clear insights to support business decisions.
• Lead the site’s annual budgeting, recurring forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses and performance reporting to evaluate the financial impact of operational initiatives.
• Establish and analyze performance metrics that drive profitability and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Partner with Finance to analyze and communicate monthly financial performance against the plan, forecast, and prior-year results.
• Drive forecast accuracy and strategic planning through trend analysis, market research and future performance scenarios.
• Provide financial leadership for capital investments, productivity initiatives and operational improvement projects through business case development, ROI analysis and post-investment reviews.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by utilizing operational and financial performance metrics to identify process enhancement opportunities and drive sustainable results.

Manufacturing Finance & Accounting 

• Analyze manufacturing performance and cost drivers, providing insights to operations leadership.
• Provide oversight of standard costing, inventory valuation and related financial records to ensure results accurately reflect operating performance.
• Support internal and external audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Support the Manager of Accounting in monitoring internal controls and financial processes to manage risk and ensure compliance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach and develop site finance personnel through talent development, succession planning and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement and business partnership.
• Promote consistent processes, reporting and best practices across the finance and accounting organization.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Site Controller or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong expertise in FP&A, manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and influence business decisions.
• Experience leading, developing and mentoring accounting and finance teams.
• Strong ERP, financial systems, analytical and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Details

• Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
• Salary: $150,000 - $187,500 per year (based on experience)
• AI Disclosure: The Company may use technology tools to assist with aspects of the recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.

Approved EEOC and ADA statement:

Compass Minerals Canada Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. To request reasonable accommodations, email careers@compassminerals.com.