Corporate Controller

Our client a high growth CPG is seeking a Corporate Controller. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations including periodic financial reports maintaining a satisfactory system of accounting records and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets that are designed to mitigate risk enhance the accuracy of financial results and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company policies. As a strong communicator you will strengthen the accounting team by improving our operational efficiency and aiding in our continued growth.

Objectives of this Role

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to the Executive Team by evaluating analyzing monitoring and reporting appropriate data points
  
• Develop implement and maintain financial controls and guidelines
  
• Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling analysis and corrective action
  
• Help develop and support short and longterm operational strategies
  
• Assist in evaluating and migrating to a new ERP system
  

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities

• Maintain internal control safeguards for the receipt of revenue costs and both team and organizational budgets and actual expenditures
  
• In conjunction with the CFO establish financial and operating benchmarks budgets program monitoring and reporting standards on a biweekly monthly and annual basis
  
• Implement consistent accounting policies practices and procedures across all programs upholding federal state and local legal standards by remaining knowledgeable about existing new and future legislation
  
• Support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity
  
• Manage payroll and bank reconciliations
  
• In cooperation with Accounts Payable Manager ensure all reasonable discounts are taken for accounts payable and paid in a timely manner.
  
• In cooperation with Accounts Receivable Manager ensure timely collection from accounts and on debts.
  
• Coordinate information for external auditors for annual audits
  
• Provide reporting support and perform special projects as needed.
  
• Comply with local state and federal reporting requirements and tax filing.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in business accounting or related field
  
• 7 years proven accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  
• Professional accounting certification including CMA CGA or CA
  
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)
  
• Strong understanding of treasury management and banking processes
  
• Experience with multicurrency transactions and foreign jurisdictions
  
• CPA highly preferred
  
• Experience working in the Food Industry a plus