Corporate Controller Position Available In Polk, Florida

Corporate Controller RealCold Manager LLC Polk City, FL Job Details Full-time $120,000 – $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Sage CPA ADP Microsoft Office Finance Master’s degree Bachelor’s degree GAAP Accounting Organizational skills Warehouse experience Business Administration Financial management Senior level Financial acumen Accounting Full Job Description Job Description Corporate Controller Why RealCold? Established in 2022, RealCold was founded to address the unmet needs of the food cold chain sector. By combining high-growth strategic locations, state-of-the-art facilities, and exhaustive offerings that include traditional storage programs and diverse value-added services (including DTC), the company has positioned itself as a collaborative and integrated provider for food retailers, producers, and distributors. This mission is reinforced through its highly bespoke solutioning and customer-centric approach. The RealCold platform operates a national, omni-channel network, inclusive of traditional storage offerings, as well as comprehensive direct-to-consumer programs, which can reach the majority of U.S. consumers within 1- or 2-day ground service. For more information on RealCold, please visit www.realcold.com.

Role Overview:

Ideal candidates possess in-depth experience in accounting and finance combined with strong technical skills, natural curiosity and the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment. You will report directly to the CFO and be responsible for the leadership, development, and execution of all corporate accounting initiatives at RealCold. These initiatives include, but are not limited to, financial systems, accounting policies and practices, internal controls, and preparation of internal and external financial statements and reports.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the accounting team to support the growth in scale and complexity of the organization. Direct responsibility for accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Ensure financial statements accurately reflect company performance and results. Endorse internal and external financial reporting and disclosures as required, including any statutory and lender reporting. Collaborate with cross functional teams to include, but not limited to: finance, operations, and sales team to ensure monthly results are promptly and clearly communicated to the leadership team. Develop and implement a comprehensive set of GAAP compliant policies and practices with a focus on simplicity for the business team to ensure clarity of understanding and ease of application. Counsel the CFO and company senior management on technical accounting matters as necessary to address and resolve appropriately and in accordance with accounting guidelines. Stay current on technical accounting, regulatory, and financial reporting developments to ensure RealCold maintains compliance with developing standards and regulations. Design and implement an appropriate internal control framework for financial transacting and reporting, including cross-functional elements as appropriate. Develop and maintain control policies, standards and procedures that comply with all regulatory guidelines and promote cost-effective risk mitigation. Lead the tax function, including engagement of external advisors as appropriate. Manage relationships with key external parties on behalf of RealCold, including external auditors, tax advisors, banks, and consultants as necessary. Collaborate as strategic advisor to the CFO on financial planning and risk management initiatives. Performs other related duties as required. Requirements of the

Position:

Valid active CPA designation required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or related field required. Master’s degree Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting preferred. A minimum of 10 years or more of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in world class organization(s) with a solid reputation for developing strong accounting and finance professionals. Excellent experience across all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger. Proven success as a business advocate, not just a “bean counter”, rather a true partner to the business. Experience in the cold storage warehouse industry as a finance or accounting partner a plus, but not a requirement. GL/payroll system conversion and/or implementation experience is a plus, Sage Intacct and ADP specific experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to influence without authority and ability to communicate at all levels of the organization. Demonstrated natural curiosity to understand “why” and a desire to improve processes and systems. Detail-oriented with a high level of integrity and commitment to accuracy.

Prioritization:

Focuses on the achievement of company wide goals and ensures departmental/functional priorities align with broader strategic priorities. Financial Acumen Maintains and applies a broad understanding of financial management principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible. Proficient in the use of MS Office Suite. Organizational Agility Manages Complexity. Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively identify opportunities and/or solve problems. Attention to

Detail/Problem Solving Build & Lead Teams Change Management Work Requirements:

Work full-time onsite at the RealCold facility Must be able to work overtime as needed Typical workweeks are standard 40 hours with workdays fluctuating based customer demands Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time (up to 10 hours a day) with constant interruptions and with competing demands. Ability to walk through a cold storage warehouse from time to time to gain insight into the business.

Physical Work Environment:

Works in a cold storage facility with exposure to low to below zero temperatures. This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, etc. Accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. Environment may be fast paced at times.

Physical Requirements:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it is intended to give an overview physical requirement for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

Continually:

Sit, walk, speak, and hear

Continually:

Type, write, and read

Occasionally:

Stand, carry, lift push and reach up to 15 lbs.

What We Offer You:

Comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance Annual bonus eligibility 401(k) Match Paid Time Off RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.