Controller

Are you an ambitious financial leader ready to drive the financial strategy of a rapidly growing food distribution company? Our client is seeking a high-performing Corporate Controller to oversee complete accounting and financial operations. This is a critical leadership role with a direct, structured track to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.

You will manage the day-to-day corporate accounting, plant costing, inventory control, and financial reporting while partnering with executive leadership to scale the operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage standard costing models, bill of materials (BOM), yield analysis, and inventory valuation across our manufacturing facilities.
• Partner directly with the current CFO and executive team on capital allocation, strategic planning, M&A due diligence, and board presentations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Maintain internal control structures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting; coordinate all external audit activities.
• Spearhead the annual budgeting process and deliver rolling financial forecasts that reflect commodity pricing fluctuations.

Qualifications

• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role within the food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing industries.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.
• Deep familiarity with food safety compliance reporting, ERP manufacturing modules (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics), and advanced Excel functions.
• Exceptional leadership capability, executive presence, and a desire to step into a C-suite role.

What Our Client Offers

• Top-of-market base salary with an aggressive performance-based bonus structure.
• Executive-tier benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.