Controller

Mackie Myers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Mackie Myers, a growing food manufacturing company, seeks an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls. The role is a key member of the leadership team, guiding financial decisions for growth and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will drive cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance across a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA and/or MBA is preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls to support strategic decisions.
• Provide financial reports and KPIs to executive leadership and coordinate external audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Leadership

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel

GAAP

Strategic decision-making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

A growing food manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal control functions. The Controller will serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial guidance to support strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with GAAP, and developing processes that support a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and other applicable financial regulations.
• Develop and present financial reports, forecasts, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to executive leadership.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing costs, labor utilization, overhead expenses, and production efficiencies.
• Partner with operations leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve profitability.
• Monitor inventory controls and coordinate physical inventory counts and reconciliations.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and capital investment decisions.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and provide actionable recommendations.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banking partners, and other financial service providers.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods (CPG), or a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing financial systems.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executive leadership.

Preferred Experience

• Food manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, nutraceutical, ingredient, bakery, dairy, protein, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industries.
• Multi-site manufacturing operations.
• ERP implementation or optimization experience.
• Private equity-backed or high-growth company experience.
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth opportunities within a growing organization

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with strategic business acumen. They thrive in a manufacturing environment, understand inventory and cost accounting complexities, and can provide financial insights that drive operational performance and business growth.