Controller

The Controller is a key leader responsible for directing and coordinating the organization’s financial activities. This role ensures operational efficiency, maximizes investments, and aligns financial strategies with the overall business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive financial expertise, superior communication and organizational skills, and proven experience in managing critical functions such as manufacturing finance, cost accounting, supply chain economics, budgeting, policy implementation, and financial regulatory compliance within the food industry. This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer.

• Oversee the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

·      Implements internal control policies and procedures for all financial activities.

• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

·        Create and implement financial strategies to support business growth, maximize profitability, and enhance operational efficiency.

·        Provide financial leadership ensuring financial plans align with long-term business goals.

·        Identify opportunities for cost reduction, process improvements, and margin enhancements across manufacturing, supply chain, and distribution.

·        Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

·        Produces monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

·        Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.

·        Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.

·        Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

·        Works with an external CPA and provides monthly Financials to CEO.

·        Files monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

·        Evaluate the needs for procurement of funds and investment of surpluses and make appropriate recommendations.

·        Formulate and enforce financial policies, objectives, and strategies to secure long-term sustainability.

·        Oversee comprehensive financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support executive decision-making.

·        Evaluate operations to determine cost reduction opportunities, process improvements, or necessary policy adjustments.

·        Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes to ensure effective resource allocation.

·        Maintains knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.

·        Maintain strict adherence to food industry regulations, financial reporting standards, and tax requirements.

·        Ensure robust internal controls and audit processes to mitigate risks and enhance transparency.

·        Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

·        Delegate authority for the receipt, disbursement, banking, protection, and custody of funds, securities, and financial instruments.

·        Manage banking relationships, cash flow.

·        Coordinate with insurance providers to manage coverage and claims.

·        Identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial and operational risks to safeguard the company's assets and ensure regulatory compliance.

·        Excellent leadership, organizational skills and time management skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·        Demonstrate expertise in accounting principles.

·        Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

·        Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, and specialized accounting software used by the organization.

·        Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required; Masters degree preferred.

·        Five years or more of related experience required.

·        Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

·        Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.