Controller

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, cost control, and compliance with industry regulations. This role plays a critical part in managing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and financial planning and insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability. The Controller will work closely with senior management to provide financial insights and strategic guidance for business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Management & Reporting:
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, including, but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, industry-specific financial regulations, and external party reporting requirements.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making in a succinct and timely manner.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:
• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to analyze product costs and profitability.
• Oversee & analyze inventory valuation, cycle counts, spoilage, waste & yield, and standard costing methodologies to control costs
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements in production, including tracking overhead, labor costs, and material usage.
• Partner with operations to improve cost efficiency in production and supply chain processes.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning:
• Lead annual budget preparation and financial forecasting processes.
• Analyze variances and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Develop financial models to support strategic planning and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor plant performance metrics and provide financial insights to optimize operations.
• Internal Controls & Compliance:
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (state and federal), audits, and financial reporting requirements, including alcohol-related operational and excise tax filings.
• Work with external auditors, tax professionals, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud.
• Cash Flow & Treasury Management:
• Manage working capital, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash flow optimization.
• Optimize financial processes to improve cash conversion cycles.
• Oversee banking relationships and financing arrangements.
• Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including providing strategic direction for the accounting function and ensuring the team follows appropriate accounting standards and processes.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and production teams to align financial goals with manufacturing processes.
• Support ERP system improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Act as a financial advisor to plant management and senior leadership on key business decisions for the site.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred).
• Experience: 7 years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar; implementation experience a plus).
• Sophisticated knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Soft Skills:
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Robust attention to detail and organizational skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive financial discipline.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.
• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.
• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUT DRINKPAK

DrinkPAK is the premiere contract manufacturer of aluminum canned beverages in North America. The Company manufactures and distributes billions of cans of product for the most prominent global beverage brands. With 1.4 million square feet of production and warehousing space in California and 3 million square feet under construction in Texas, DrinkPAK supports procurement, purchasing, batching, filling, packaging, and warehousing activities for both large, complex organizations as well as high-growth emerging brands. The Company is committed to providing world-class customer service through technology, flexibility, and industry-leading talent.

WORKING CONDITIONS

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.

• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), and telephonically.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk and is frequently required to sit.

Base Salary Compensation Range: $150,000 - 175,000