Controller

A food services company is seeking a Controller to lead the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, treasury, and financial planning processes. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting while overseeing the day-to-day accounting activities that support a growing, multi-entity business. This role serves as the operational finance leader for the organization, partnering closely with the CFO and finance leadership team to deliver timely financial insights, maintain strong internal controls, and support business decision‑making. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership capability, business acumen, and a continuous improvement mindset. Core Responsibilities Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process. Oversee preparation of weekly operational reporting and monthly financial statements. Ensure timely, accurate, and reliable financial reporting across all business units. Analyze financial results and identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Support executive leadership with financial reporting and performance insights. Accounting Operations Oversee general ledger activities and account reconciliations. Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. Maintain strong internal controls and financial governance processes. Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Drive consistency and standardization across accounting functions. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with business leaders. Coordinate quarterly forecasting activities. Analyze variances against budget and forecast. Provide recommendations to improve financial performance. Treasury & Cash Management Oversee treasury operations and cash management activities. Monitor liquidity, cash flow, and working capital performance. Support banking relationships and treasury controls. Assist with cash forecasting and capital planning efforts. Ensure effective management of corporate financial resources. Tax & Regulatory Compliance Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance activities. Partner with external advisors on tax filings and planning initiatives. Support property tax, sales tax, and income tax reporting requirements. Monitor changes in regulatory and accounting requirements. Ensure compliance with all applicable financial reporting obligations. Audit & Financial Controls Serve as primary liaison for external auditors. Coordinate annual audit activities and supporting documentation. Maintain and strengthen internal control processes. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks. Ensure audit findings are addressed appropriately and timely. Lead and develop accounting managers, supervisors, and accounting staff. Establish clear expectations and accountability measures. Mentor and develop future finance talent. Drive continuous improvement within the accounting organization. Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, collaboration, and service. Leadership Responsibilities Partner closely with Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, HR, and Executive Leadership. Translate financial information into actionable business insights. Lead finance process improvement initiatives. Support organizational growth through scalable accounting practices. Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required or strongly preferred. 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience. 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls. Experience leading audits, budgeting, forecasting, and treasury functions. Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency. Preferred Qualifications Experience in agriculture, food manufacturing, distribution, or related industries. Experience in multi-entity environments. Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools. Experience supporting a high-growth or operationally complex organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr