Financial Controller

About the Company:

We are a fast-growing, privately held CPG manufacturer. We thrive on precision, integrity, and forward-thinking innovation in every area of our operations. As we scale, we are looking for a high-caliber Financial Controller who can act as a strategic partner to the executive team, a meticulous steward of the numbers, and a strong collaborator across departments.

Position Overview:

The Financial Controller is responsible for full-spectrum accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational finance. You will be hands-on, tactical, and deeply integrated into the business. You must think broadly, plan strategically, and execute flawlessly. We need someone who lives and breathes accuracy and accountability—an individual who always double-checks the numbers, understands the why behind them, and has the drive to build systems that scale.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• Lead all financial reporting, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure GAAP, IRS, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee external audits and lender reporting.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Build annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned with production and seasonal demand.
• Partner with leadership and operations to support strategic initiatives.

Cost & Operational Finance

• Analyze COGS and product margins, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
• Monitor supply chain finance, raw material costs, and efficiency metrics.
• Drive cost control, fixed asset tracking, and lease accounting.

Internal Controls & Risk

• Implement and maintain rigorous internal controls and fraud prevention mechanisms.
• Proactively identify risks and ensure accurate inventory valuation.

ERP & Excel Mastery

• Optimize use of SAP Business One for financial reporting and inventory tracking.
• Maintain advanced financial models in Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, Power Query, Pivot Tables).

Team & Transaction Oversight

• Supervise payroll, employee compensation accounting, and benefits compliance.
• Manage AP/AR processes, vendor terms, and daily cash transactions.
• Lead bank reconciliations and maintain accruals.

Who You Are:

Technical Excellence

• 10–15 years of finance experience, with at least 1–2 prior Controller roles.
• Has operated as the #1 finance person in a privately held company or a business unit.
• CPG or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Soft Skills & Work Style

• Analytical Thinker: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills—can trace an issue to its root and find a practical solution.
• Strategic Mindset: Understands how financial decisions affect broader business outcomes. Uses big-picture thinking without losing attention to detail.
• Process Optimizer: Continuously looks to improve systems and workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Risk-Aware: Spots red flags early and proactively mitigates them—across finance, operations, and compliance.
• Data-Driven Decision Maker: Practices verification before action—relies on clean data, and goes to the source.
• Highly Accountable: Takes full ownership of outcomes. Decisive and reliable in delivering results under pressure.
• Ethical & Discreet: Upholds integrity and confidentiality in all dealings.
• Fast Learner: Demonstrates adaptability and learning agility in new systems, processes, or changes.
• Cross-Functional Partner: Excels in collaboration with Ops, HR, Procurement, and beyond. Builds rapport and trust across functions.
• Strong Communicator: Delivers complex information clearly and concisely. Adapts tone and detail depending on audience—from team members to ownership.
• Resilient & Proactive: Has the self-motivation and perseverance to push through challenges and identify what’s needed before being asked.

Leadership Style

• Supports, trains, and grows junior team members.
• Delegates effectively, but knows when to step in.
• Communicates clearly upward and downward—concise for execs, coaching for team.
• Builds a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.

To Apply:
Send your resume along with a short note describing why you're the “Super Controller” we’ve been looking for. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 3% Match
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

Experience:

• Accounting: 10 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000