Finance Specialist, Supply Chain

ABOUT BAY STATE MILLING

Bay State Milling is a family-owned company with a strategic intent to support the growth of the next generation of grain-based foods in North America by providing the leading array of plant-based ingredients. Since 1899, we have proudly provided exceptional quality flour and grain products, and we continue to build on our legacy as we bring new supply chains and technologies into our realm of capabilities.  Our Core purpose is to provide food ingredients to promote the growth of healthful and affordable food choices for the consumer.

We recognize that the universe of grain-based foods is constantly changing and responding to consumers’ desire for variety, healthfulness, great taste and affordability in their food choices. We are not afraid of change; in fact, we believe that change cultivates opportunity. Our goal is to stay a step ahead of our customer’s needs, while always maintaining the trust they have placed in us for generations. We are committed to maintaining our Core Values of INTEGRITY, CREATIVITY, COLLABORATION, CARING and QUALITY in pursuit of achieving this goal.

SUMMARY 

The Supply Chain Finance Specialist is a key member of the Finance team, supporting financial reporting, analysis, and accounting activities across supply chain operations. This role partners closely with supply chain, operations, and finance leadership to ensure accurate financial data, strong controls, and meaningful insights that support decision‑making.

The position blends core accounting responsibilities with analytical and reporting work, offering exposure to cost, inventory, and operational finance while supporting ongoing process improvement and system evolution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Financial & Accounting Support:

• Support month‑end close activities related to supply chain operations, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform inventory and cost‑related reconciliations to ensure accuracy and alignment with financial records.
• Assist with grain, ingredient, or supply chain settlement processes, including variance investigation and resolution.
• Maintain supporting documentation and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting standards.

Financial Analyst & Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze cost, inventory, freight, and operational reports to support supply chain and finance leadership.
• Partner with operations and supply chain teams to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support margin, variance, and ad‑hoc analysis related to supply chain activities.
• Contribute to forecasting and planning activities as needed.

Process Improvement & Cross‑Functional Partnership:

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve data quality, and reduce manual effort.
• Support documentation and standardization of supply chain finance processes.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with supply chain, operations, and systems teams, particularly as tools and processes continue to evolve.
• Assist with system testing, data validation, and transition activities related to future system enhancements.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–6 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, or operational finance
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (journal entries, reconciliations, debits/credits)
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large data sets
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate financial information clearly
• Preferred:
• Experience supporting supply chain, manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting environments
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics, SAP, or similar)
• Interest in process improvement and operational finance partnerships
•  collaboration.
• Core Competencies:

• A blend of accounting rigor and analytical problem‑solving
• Direct partnership with supply chain and operations teams
• Opportunities to grow responsibility as systems and processes evolve
• A collaborative environment focused on accuracy, learning, and continuous improvement

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be capable of following and communicating both written and verbal instructions in English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write in English and complete reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance.  The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.

SAFETY

While performing the essential job functions, the employee is expected to work in a safe manner and follow company policies regarding safety. It is the expectation and responsibility of the employee to report all injuries immediately to the supervisor, and to report to supervision any safety situation that the employee feels is substandard and poses a risk for employee injury, property damage, or loss.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is essentially an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

TEAMWORK

Ensures that appropriate individuals are informed about matters impacting their areas of responsibility; leads others well; shares knowledge and experience with others; demonstrates respect and consideration for others' opinions; contributes to the overall task of the team.

Demonstrates integrity; works effectively in teams; facilities inter-departmental cooperation; cooperates with supervision and peers to accomplish work assignments; helps create and maintain effective working relationships.

FOOD SAFETY / SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The Company is committed to producing and delivering defect-free products. To ensure this, all employees are required to be trained on and adhere to the Good Manufacturing Policies set forth by the Company as they pertain to personnel practices, equipment, and facilities. It is also vital that all employees be aware of the work environment and when possible, prevent accidental or intentional adulteration of products produced at this facility. As a result, any employee has a right to put product on hold if they have a concern. At the plant level, only the Quality Assurance Manager and General Manager have the authority to release products on hold.