Controller

Position Summary The Controller directs the fiscal functions of the corporation in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and advisory organizations in accordance with financial management techniques and practices appropriate within the industry. The Controller ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting by overseeing daily accounting operations and leading the AR, AP, Payroll, and General Ledger functions. Responsible for planning, coordinating and reporting on financial activities of the company, as well as setting financial policies, supervising record keeping and maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls and reporting systems. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements), ensuring accuracy, timely reporting and compliance with tax laws and accounting standards. Participate in the development of the organization’s plans and programs as a strategic partner. Maintain full set of accounting records. Manage and advise all financial aspects of the business, including, but not limited to: Accounts Receivable – billing, A/R aging, past due accounts, and cash receipts. Accounts Payable – verify all bills, brokerage due, and process payments. Cash Flow Management – provide CFO with accurate reports to manage cash flow. Inventory – review inventory quantities and values; work with QC and inventory departments considering sale price, profit margin, and current inventory available. Costing – calculate costing for formulations, allocate costs to appropriate lot numbers, and report costing information requests in a timely manner, profitability, volume goals and yield expectations from production facility. Evaluate, design, and improve departmental controls, systems, and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency. Oversee daily accounting activities and ensure all major projects, month‑end, and year‑end reports are completed accurately and on time. Manage the month‑end close process; prepare and publish monthly financial statements with budget and variance analysis for executive management. Maintain accounting workpapers and schedules to ensure continuous audit‑readiness. Monitor item costs and allocations, investigate variances, and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper cost tracking and recognition. Review and validate journal entries, monthly bank account and subledger reconciliations. Assist the CFO and leadership team to forecast the current fiscal year and assist in developing master budgets for upcoming years. Advise and partner with other departments as they develop strategies, establish objectives, and make decisions with financial implications. Serve as subject‑matter expert for accounting information systems and work closely with the Business Solutions team on ERP usage, system improvements, implementations, and database management. Audit and tax preparation. Serve as the administrative point of contact for our HR provider (benefits, payroll, state compliance) and for our benefits brokers. Support financial and compliance requests for insurance brokers, lenders, auditors and regulators. Purchasing oversight – approval of purchase order requests, verification of policy adherence. IR (item receipts). Closing PO’s. Responsible for reporting any food safety concern and empowered to do so. Performing other work‑related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required; CPA preferred. 5‑7 years progressive accounting experience including management of AR/AP. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and month‑end close processes. Experience preparing audit schedules. QuickBooks – Enterprise Advanced Inventory (or related software). Proficient in Microsoft Office – emphasis in Excel. Well‑organized and self‑directed with "politically savvy" and a team‑player approach. Intelligent and articulate in relating to people at all levels of an organization with excellent communication skills. Preferred Master’s degree (MA) or equivalent or 10‑15 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience. 3‑5 years’ experience in food and manufacturing industry. Experience with ERP systems. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr