Corporate Controller

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It's what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work -a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we're always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

* Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
* Company paid holidays
* Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
* Performance bonus potential
* 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

The Corporate Controller position will lead, drive, and direct the general accounting function including monthly close of the general ledger, consolidation, fixed assets, accounting policies, coordination of annual audit, optimization of processes and internal controls and building, managing, and developing the general accounting team. Additionally, the role will oversee the Treasury function. This position will partner across the business with key constituents such as transactional accounting, tax, FP&A, operations finance, and other internal and external business partners.

Essential Functions

* Lead, manage and develop a high performing general accounting team, driving performance by setting goals and development plans and fostering an environment to achieve those goals through ongoing feedback
* Partner with the leadership team, cross functional leaders, and other members of the finance team to provide advice on financial implications of business activities
* Drive efficiency, optimization, and automation of business processes and develop and document accounting policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls
* Oversee the monthly and annual consolidated close process and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management
* Oversee the general accounting team to ensure standardization of processes and accurate accounting of transactions in compliance with US accounting standards
* Accountable for optimizing financial systems (multiple general ledger systems, financial reporting system, fixed assets subledger, etc.), including leading ERP implementations related to accounting and treasury functions
* Direct financial statement audit engagement across finance function to drive timely completion of annual financial statement audit
* Research accounting guidance and prepare accounting position papers and memos over significant non-routine transactions, including implementation of new Accounting Standard Updates
* Responsible for timely execution of internal controls across the accounting function
* Develop and evolve Treasury policies and procedures
* Oversee the cash management activities to ensure proper operating liquidity is maintained and that all debt obligations are met
* Ensure adherence to all credit facility deliverables including the preparation of covenant compliance certificates
* Support M&A integration activities and related purchase accounting requirements
* Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned

Qualifications

* 10 years of progressive accounting experience
* Public accounting experience (Big 4 preferred) with CPA designation (active or inactive)
* 5 years of managing staff
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
* Strong knowledge in US GAAP
* Experience with SAP and/or Great Plains
* Experience working with complex processes, driving change and coaching, mentoring, and managing staff
* Strong organizational and communication skills with demonstrated ability to convey ideas to a diverse audience
* Detail-oriented, with exceptional problem-solving skills
* Effective project management skills, including challenging the status quo and identifying needs to re-assess existing approaches and processes
* Exercise independent judgment, work on multiple initiatives, and manage time effectively
* Ability to meet deadlines without compromising accuracy

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

* People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
* Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
* Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
* Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
* Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
* Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.