Financial Controller

Food & Beverage Manufacturing & Distribution (Hospitality-Focused)This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dylan CurrierAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per yearA bit about us:We are a high-growth food and beverage organization serving the hospitality industry - powering hotels, restaurants, resorts, and entertainment venues with the products and operational excellence they depend on every dayWhy join us?We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, including bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and leadership-level visibility within the organization.Join us and help build the financial infrastructure that supports operational excellence in the hospitality industry.Job DetailsWe are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting functions for a high-volume food and beverage organization serving the hospitality industry. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting while providing operational financial leadership across manufacturing, inventory, and logistics functions.The ideal candidate is a CPA with a CMA and MBA, bringing deep expertise in inventory-intensive environments, strong operational acumen, and a proven ability to lead from the front in fast-paced, complex operations.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & ComplianceLead the preparation and oversight of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.Ensure timely and accurate close processes in a high-transaction, high-volume environment.Maintain and enforce strong internal controls in compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.Coordinate annual audits and manage relationships with external auditors and tax advisors.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements.Operational & Cost AccountingDirect all cost accounting activities within a manufacturing and distribution environment.Oversee inventory accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, physical inventory controls, and cycle counts.Manage financial processes related to logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations.Analyze production costs, labor efficiencies, waste, and yield to drive margin improvement.Develop and monitor KPIs related to inventory turnover, shrinkage, freight, and production performance.Leadership & Team ManagementProvide hands-on leadership to the accounting team, including hiring, mentoring, and performance management.Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to support scalability.Partner cross-functionally with operations, procurement, supply chain, and executive leadership.Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.Strategic & Financial PlanningLead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management processes.Provide financial modeling and decision-support analysis to executive leadership.Support growth initiatives, capital expenditures, and operational investments.Evaluate systems and processes to ensure alignment with long-term strategic objectives.Required QualificationsActive CPA license (required).CMA designation (required).MBA in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership experience.Extensive experience in a manufacturing, inventory, logistics, or food production environment.Deep expertise in GAAP financial reporting.Proven experience managing high-volume transactional environments.Strong ERP systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).Demonstrated ability to lead teams in fast-paced, operationally complex environments.Preferred ExperienceExperience in food & beverage manufacturing or distribution serving hospitality clients (hotels, restaurants, resorts, institutional dining).Experience scaling accounting operations in a growth-focused organization.Background in multi-location or multi-entity operations.Core CompetenciesHands-on, operational leadership styleHigh attention to detail with strategic perspectiveStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environmentExceptional communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsWhat Success Looks LikeAccurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting delivered consistently and on timeStrong internal controls and audit-ready financial processesImproved inventory accuracy and cost visibilityEnhanced operational insights driving margin improvementA high-performing, accountable accounting teamThis is a critical leadership role for a dynamic food and beverage organization serving the hospitality industry. 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Created: 2026-03-10