Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite)

Compensation: $164,000–$175,000 base bonus competitive benefits

Reports to: VP, Controller

About the Company

We are working with the U.S. subsidiary of a global, family‑owned food company with more than €2 billion in annual revenue. Headquartered in Europe and publicly traded internationally, the organization operates across North America, Europe, and beyond, with 3,000 employees worldwide.

The U.S. business is privately held and entering a significant finance transformation, including the buildout of shared services, international consolidation, and process standardization across multiple operating locations.

The Opportunity

This newly created Assistant Controller role is a highly visible leadership position within Finance, supporting a complex, multi‑entity organization undergoing change. You will play a hands‑on role overseeing accounting operations, leading the close, strengthening controls, and partnering with leadership during a transition to offshore shared services.

This role offers broad exposure, technical depth, and the chance to make lasting impact in a growing, internationally connected business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including consolidations and reporting
• Oversee general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, cost & inventory accounting, and treasury support
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP; support IFRS and international reporting requirements
• Own relationship with external CPA firm, auditors, and tax advisors
• Design and implement accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
• Supervise and develop accounting teams, including offshore shared services (India)
• Partner closely with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Support systems and process improvements (ERP and consolidations environment)
• Collaborate with operations across multiple manufacturing / distribution sites

Qualifications

Required:

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong US GAAP foundation with technical accounting exposure
• Proven experience building or improving processes and procedures
• Experience managing or working with offshore / international teams
• Inventory and operational accounting experience
• Ability to operate in a fast‑paced, transforming environment

Preferred:

• CPA - nice to have.
• Food, beverage, CPG, or manufacturing industry experience
• IFRS exposure
• Experience in both public and private company environments

Why This Role

• High‑impact leadership role during a major finance transformation
• Global exposure with senior stakeholders in the U.S. and internationally
• Opportunity to build structure, teams, and best practices
• Hybrid schedule with strong executive visibility
• Relocation assistance available

Benefits Include: competitive 401K, medical, dental, vision

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