Controller

Corporate ControllerThe Corporate Controller serves as the enterprise controllership leader for a high-growth consumer products company in the food and beverage space. This role is responsible for end-to-end accounting operations, financial controls, statutory reporting, and balance sheet integrity, while building a scalable, best-in-class governance framework to support continued growth and increasing complexity.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller is both a hands-on leader and a strategic partner—setting high standards, enabling speed with rigor, and translating accounting outcomes into clear business insights. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments, builds strong teams, and brings a value creation mindset to controllership.

Key ResponsibilitiesOversee global accounting operations, including general ledger, close, consolidation, and financial statement preparationBuild, lead, and develop a high-performing controllership organization with clear accountability and depthEstablish and continuously enhance accounting policies, standards, and operating cadencePartner closely with the CFO and senior leadership on accounting decisions, risk management, and financial governanceDeliver timely, accurate, and complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAPOwn balance sheet integrity, including reserves, accruals, and complex accounting areasDevelop cash flow forecasting and provide insights into working capital optimizationTranslate financial results into actionable insights for business stakeholdersDesign and maintain a robust internal control framework that is scalable and SOX-readyLead coordination with external auditors and drive strong audit outcomesEnsure compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory, and insurance requirementsServe as a key leader in financial risk managementDrive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and reconciliation processesLead automation and standardization initiatives to improve efficiency and accuracyOversee ERP and accounting systems, including enhancements, integrations, and data integrityEstablish a consistent and reliable 'single source of truth' across financial systemsLead accounting for acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and new business initiativesSupport cross-functional transformation efforts across Sales, Supply Chain, and OperationsBring best practices and benchmarking insights from leading consumer products organizations