About the Company:
We are a fast-growing, privately held CPG manufacturer. We thrive on precision, integrity, and forward-thinking innovation in every area of our operations. As we scale, we are looking for a high-caliber Financial Controller who can act as a strategic partner to the executive team, a meticulous steward of the numbers, and a strong collaborator across departments.
Position Overview:
The Financial Controller is responsible for full-spectrum accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and operational finance. You will be hands-on, tactical, and deeply integrated into the business. You must think broadly, plan strategically, and execute flawlessly. We need someone who lives and breathes accuracy and accountability—an individual who always double-checks the numbers, understands the why behind them, and has the drive to build systems that scale.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting & Reporting
Lead all financial reporting, including balance sheets, P&L statements, and cash flow.
Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure GAAP, IRS, and regulatory compliance.
Oversee external audits and lender reporting.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning
Build annual budgets and rolling forecasts aligned with production and seasonal demand.
Partner with leadership and operations to support strategic initiatives.
Cost & Operational Finance
Analyze COGS and product margins, identifying opportunities to improve profitability.
Monitor supply chain finance, raw material costs, and efficiency metrics.
Drive cost control, fixed asset tracking, and lease accounting.
Internal Controls & Risk
Implement and maintain rigorous internal controls and fraud prevention mechanisms.
Proactively identify risks and ensure accurate inventory valuation.
ERP & Excel Mastery
Optimize use of SAP Business One for financial reporting and inventory tracking.
Maintain advanced financial models in Excel (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, Power Query, Pivot Tables).
Team & Transaction Oversight
Supervise payroll, employee compensation accounting, and benefits compliance.
Manage AP/AR processes, vendor terms, and daily cash transactions.
Lead bank reconciliations and maintain accruals.
Who You Are:
Technical Excellence
10–15 years of finance experience, with at least 1–2 prior Controller roles.
Has operated as the #1 finance person in a privately held company or a business unit.
CPG or manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.
Soft Skills & Work Style
Analytical Thinker: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills—can trace an issue to its root and find a practical solution.
Strategic Mindset: Understands how financial decisions affect broader business outcomes. Uses big-picture thinking without losing attention to detail.
Process Optimizer: Continuously looks to improve systems and workflows for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Risk-Aware: Spots red flags early and proactively mitigates them—across finance, operations, and compliance.
Data-Driven Decision Maker: Practices verification before action—relies on clean data, and goes to the source.
Highly Accountable: Takes full ownership of outcomes. Decisive and reliable in delivering results under pressure.
Ethical & Discreet: Upholds integrity and confidentiality in all dealings.
Fast Learner: Demonstrates adaptability and learning agility in new systems, processes, or changes.
Cross-Functional Partner: Excels in collaboration with Ops, HR, Procurement, and beyond. Builds rapport and trust across functions.
Strong Communicator: Delivers complex information clearly and concisely. Adapts tone and detail depending on audience—from team members to ownership.
Resilient & Proactive: Has the self-motivation and perseverance to push through challenges and identify what’s needed before being asked.
Leadership Style
Supports, trains, and grows junior team members.
Delegates effectively, but knows when to step in.
Communicates clearly upward and downward—concise for execs, coaching for team.
Builds a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
To Apply:
Send your resume along with a short note describing why you're the “Super Controller” we’ve been looking for. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.