Controller - food manufacturing

Growing food manufacturer is looking to add a Controller to their team. The Controller will deal with efficiency and profitability through detailed analysis and assist with all aspects of financial planning. The role will focus on the following key areas while also assisting with all other aspects of financial planning:

· Budgeting & Forecasting

· Decision Support

· Specific Projects

The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes/qualities:

· Detailed Oriented

· Highly Analytical

· Seeks the highest level of accuracy

· “Owns” the numbers whether it is reporting actual results or forecasts

· Has excellent communication skills and can speak the language of the business in terms that peers can translate

· Can work under pressure in a fast paced, growing environment

· Driven by results

· Strong ability to multitask and prioritize key deliverables

· Team Player

The candidate will have a passion for working with a team to find solutions to challenges associated with a growing company. The candidate will also have the collaborative ability to work with senior management to build budgets and forecasts and communicate the reasons behind product/department performance or results. We are looking for a self-starting, highly detailed professional who practices discretion in all corporate matters and doesn’t mind working on numerous projects at once. Prior experience at managing multi locations and implementing ERP systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities include:

· Reporting to the CFO and a high level of interaction with the CEO and other executives

· Work closely with the senior team to track progress against the business financial and strategic plan

· Prepare financial reports by collecting, analyzing, explaining and properly formatting information

· Consolidate and present a monthly analysis of Sales, Margin, Operations, Supply Chain and SG&A Overhead performance

· The ability, on a weekly and monthly basis, to prepare profitability and cash flow forecasts through the end of the current financial year

· Balance sheet analysis

· Provide detailed analysis and commentary on all cost center performance and current productivity initiatives

· The preparation of a business case to support new investments or any other business decisions

· Evaluate previous budget and expenditures to develop and implement future budgets

· Review existing financial processes and procedures and develop recommendations for improvement

Qualifications:

· B.S. degree in Accounting preferred and a qualified CPA

· 5-7 years experience in a similar role (Manufacturing industry preferred)

Private equity experience highly preferred

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills

· Strongly Proficient in Microsoft Excel

· Experience with Great Plains Dynamics a plus

· Experience working with BI tools and building dashboards