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NOW HIRING | CONTROLLER | MELVILLE, NY
This is a newly created Controller role with a well-established, growing distribution company that has been in business for over 50 years and supports major national restaurant clients across 1,000 locations. This is a ground-floor opportunity reporting directly to the CEO where you will have real visibility, influence, and the ability to build structure and drive change.
The environment is fast-paced, high-volume, and highly operational, with a flat, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are heard and implemented quickly. Leadership is forward-thinking and looking for someone hands-on, systems-savvy, and confident enough to challenge the status quo. Strong long-term growth potential.
📊 Responsibilities:
♦ Lead close process and financial reporting
♦ Analyze margins, inventory, and profitability
♦ Oversee inventory accounting, cost control, and KPIs
♦ Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership
♦ Manage cash flow, AR/AP, and compliance
♦ Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
♦ Supervise and develop accounting/finance staff
✅ Requirements:
♦ 5–10 years of accounting experience
♦ Distribution / inventory-heavy environment required
♦ Strong inventory and cost accounting background
♦ Advanced Excel, ERP (SAP or similar), and systems skills
♦ Power BI / dashboarding experience preferred
♦ Hands-on, operational, and detail-oriented
💰 $150K – $170K | 📍 Melville, NY (onsite)
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Salary : $150,000 - $170,000