Corporate Controller

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on Corporate Controller to join a fast-growing manufacturing company and lead accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close while partnering with senior leadership to strengthen financial processes and support continued growth.

Company Profile:

Our client is a US-based manufacturing and food production company. With a strong focus on quality, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction, the company partners with leading retailers to deliver fresh products across the North America. They foster a collaborative, fast-paced work environment and are committed to continuous improvement and long-term growth.

Overall purpose and responsibilities of the role:

The Controller oversees the company’s accounting and financial reporting.

Responsibilities include overseeing the monthly financial close and reporting process, including the preparation and management of internal financial reports, handling audits and compliance obligations, supervising bank accounts, and enhancing financial policies and procedures to support a rapidly growing organization.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned Accounting professional with the ability to adapt to the changing demands of a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments to drive strategic financial reporting, as well as planning and operational efficiency. We will not consider candidates without deep technical US GAAP Accounting knowledge and at least familiarity or knowledge with Netsuite and/or Ramp or similar ERP systems.

This position reports directly to VP of Accounting and Finance, who with the CFO, have initiated this role. The Controller will work remotely.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial Management

• Partner with the CFO and VP Accounting & Finance to develop accounting and management reporting processes and procedures
• Lead the internal accounting function, including the implementation and maintenance of accounting control infrastructure; complete month-end close-out; and develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), supported by robust documentation.
• Lead monthly close process with target of 6-8 days (soft close by day 6, hard close by day 8)
• Prepare preliminary financial analytics, including flux (variance) analysis and budget vs. actual analysis, for senior leadership review.
• Apply materiality assessments when evaluating post-close adjustments to balance accounting accuracy with business efficiency and be responsible for communicating such past adjustments to leadership.