Site Controller
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Ogden, Utah, United States
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Finance
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Site Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
- Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, 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 systems, financial systems, analytical, and communication skills.
Nice to have
- CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
- Strong background in capital project evaluation and investment analysis.
- Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
- Knowledge of SOX compliance, audit readiness, and corporate governance practices.
- Experience working within publicly traded or complex industrial organizations.
Full description
Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential
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 for more information about the company and its products.
We are seeking a Site Controller to join our team in Ogden, UT. This role serves as the senior finance leader for an assigned production site and acts as an extension of Corporate Finance, Accounting, and FP&A. The Site Controller is responsible for leading all site finance and accounting activities, including financial planning and analysis, general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and operational business partnership.
As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with operations leaders to drive financial performance, support productivity and operational excellence initiatives, optimize costs, and evaluate capital investments. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Why Join Compass Minerals?
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:
- Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
- Benefits starting Day 1
- 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Competitive PTO package
- 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Education Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bonus opportunities for eligible positions
Key ResponsibilitiesOperations Business Partnership
- Serve as the senior finance leader for the production site, partnering closely with site leadership to achieve operational and financial objectives.
- Act as the primary liaison between site operations and Corporate Finance and Accounting, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, financial commitments, and reporting requirements.