Controller

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to join our team team and drive financial excellence across a fast-growing, privately held consumer packaged goods company. This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys partnering with operations, sales, supply chain, and executive leadership to support profitable growth. If you're passionate about building scalable processes, delivering actionable insights, and leading high-performing teams, we'd love to hear from you. As our Controller, you will oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities while serving as a key business partner to the executive team. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close. Assure corporate income tax compliance to assure the accurate and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns taking full advantage of all favorable tax codes. Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. Establish and maintain systems and controls that verify the integrity of all systems, processes and data, and enhance the company's value. Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports. Maintain or improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation. Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP system through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing. Assist in developing and documenting policies and procedures, including system requirements and internal controls. Insure that the accounting department achieves its monthly KPIs and assist other departments with timely information (both scheduled and on-demand) to help them achieve their own department KPIs Compare actual vs. plan (budget) analysis on a monthly basis. Prepare various financial analysis related to manufacturing costs, inventory, and expense information as needed for decision making support. Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, fixed assets, and month-end close. Support Supply Chain, Operations, and Sales teams by delivering critical data in an accurate, timely fashion. Oversee inventory accounting and cost accounting. Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team. Perform adhoc accounting duties as needed K EY COMPETENCIES Accountability skills-proactively handle department activities and take ownership for outcomes and needed follow up. Operate with sense of urgency, ensuring departmental tasks completed efficiently and effectively. Proactive- look for opportunities to contribute, anticipate business needs and discuss ideas with management. Excellent analytical skills, help develop, measure, and report KPI’s.Ensure accuracy of team contributions. Excellent interpersonal skills with both internal and external stakeholders. Team oriented and ability to work effectively with diverse population. Operate with integrity in all situations.Values open communication. Open minded, willing to consider other perspectives that may be different. Excellent communication skills, written & oral Microsoft computer skills including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook QUALIFICATIONS OR EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance teams. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting. Experience within a Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), manufacturing, food & beverage, retail, or distribution environment. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar. CPA designation strongly preferred. Experience with inventory-intensive or manufacturing businesses preferred Strong cost accounting and supply chain finance experience preferred Working conditions Working environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will generally work in an office environment. Some tasks may require working in a manufacturing environment where appropriate attire and safety equipment are required. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. #J-18808-Ljbffr