Controller

Accountants One has been exclusively retained to recruit a hands-on / on-site Controller for a $25M Food Manufacturer and Distributor near Destin, Florida. The company is growing at 30% per year! The Controller will play an essential role in effectively managing the next steps of growth for this well-established company and move into a more strategic position of Chief Financial Officer.  The organization currently employs 120 people.

The role requires a person with a broad diversity of accounting skills, expertise in inventory and cost, and an ability to thrive in a family-owned company. The Controller will report directly to the leadership team. Strong experience in building processes and establishing strategic growth will be necessary. 

This is a terrific job with a financially strong company that prides itself on family values and creating wonderful high-quality products.

Cost Accounting / Inventory are necessary as well as tradition Accounting and Financial Controller duties.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financials
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and accounting policies
• Audit preparation
• Manage tax process in conjunction with existing CPA firm
• Oversee AP/AR
• Prepare annual budget, establishing financial and operational benchmarks
• Manage outsourced payroll
• Monitor and analyze current costing structure and implement standards; find opportunities to reduce expenses and minimize losses
• Create repeatable inventory systems to monitor and replenish stock; forecast supply and demand
• Analyze and review supply chain data to identify and resolve issues
• Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership to create an environment of trust, productivity, and growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting / Finance 
• CPA a plus, but not required
• Proven Accounting and Financial Leadership Experience 
• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting & Inventory experience required
• QuickBooks experience a plus
• ERP implementation experience a real plus

Benefits:

• 401K plan
• Vision
• Dental
• Healthcare Plan