Controller

About us

In 1994, a vegan pioneer and chef with a strong passion for great food and animal welfare opened the first Native Foods in Palm Springs CA. Soon word of fresh-made Tempeh and Seitan and delicious plant-based creations spread across Southern California and before we knew it, we had customers trekking in from Los Angeles, orange county and snowbirds from Canada and Chicago too! They were surpised and delighted at the world inspired flavors of Native cuisine. Luckily, they told and friend who told and firend who brought a car with loads of friends and we became a regular dot on the map for locals and visitors. In 2010, we teamed up with a group of passionate investors to expand Native Foods throughout Southern California, Chicago and Colorado. Next we are expanding to Missouri with our first location in Clayton opening in July of 2023.

We are professional, agile, innovative and our goal is to make a difference every day, one person and one plant- based meal at a time. We do this by bringing vegetables forward, celebrating plants in their natural form, and using them in delicious and creative ways, to unleash flavor.

We provide an open environment where people passionate about plant-based lifestyle come together, whatever their cause.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Controller will be responsible for all finance, accounting, risk management functions. The Controller will identify opportunity for improvement and optimization and will provide solutions to drive enhancement and positive change. The Controller will develop and implement financial systems building upon the foundation and processes already in place. The candidate will also be the point of contact for banks, auditors, and tax authorities.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP(S)

• Reports directly to Chief Executive Officer.
• Directly supervises third party accounting firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the development of the strategic plan that fully supports the company’s financial goals, business model and core values.
• Prepare annual budget in collaboration with the operations team.
• Issue timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Provide comprehensive financial updates to leadership team by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Ensure that all activities and operations of the company are carried out in compliance with local, state, federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape.
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close process as well as annual audit.

· Provide thought leadership and decision-making support and analysis to enable business growth and operational strategies.

• Participate in projects as assigned by the CEO.

EDUCATION LEVEL REQUIRED

· Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field

· Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accountant or finance manager

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• At least 5 years of experience with a background in leadership, budgeting, forecasting and strategic financial planning.
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes.
• Experience with contract negotiations a plus.
• Restaurant and/or Retail Operations experience in a multi-unit environment that employs a wide range of exempt and non-exempt employees within multiple states preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization. To anticipate problem areas in advance. Capable of solving simple to complex personnel problems.

TECHNICAL SKILLS, CERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S)

• Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Experience with Sage/Intact or similar Accounting Software Package.
• Advanced computer skills preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENT / WORKING CONDITIONS

• Office environment. Extended periods of sitting, typing and looking at a computer screen. May also require some reaching, bending, and lifting.
• Ability to travel at least 10% of the time.

Disclaimer

This position description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ste 1525 Saint Louis, MO 63105

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000