Controller

Landing Point; North Stelton (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Landing Point, a fast-growing snack brand, seeks a Controller to build and lead the finance and accounting function. You will design COA, own journal entries, manage month-end close, and drive ERP implementation.

Candidate thrives in an early-stage environment, has 8+ years accounting, CPA preferred, and deep GAAP expertise. You will lead AP/AR teams, establish controls, and deliver GAAP financial statements with strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products with a focus on retail distribution and trade spend complexity.
• Proven experience building accounting infrastructure in an early-stage or lean environment.
• Experience with AP/payments automation tools and ERP implementation.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting, with strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a chart of accounts and build the general ledger from scratch.
• Own all journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and period-end workpapers.
• Lead and develop the AP/AR team, overseeing all operations including vendor payments and customer invoicing.
• Serve as the accounting lead on ERP implementation and define the accounting structure within the ERP.
• Establish a controls framework and lead the company through its inaugural external audit.
• Build the company's accounting SOP library and drive continuous improvement across financial operations.
• Establish product costing methodology and maintain standard costs across the SKU portfolio.
• Prepare accurate monthly GAAP financial statements and produce monthly reporting packages.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

AP automation tools

Job description

Company Overview

A fast-growing snack brand is seeking a Controller to build and lead their finance and accounting function. This role is pivotal in establishing the accounting infrastructure and developing a high-performing team.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement a chart of accounts and build the general ledger from scratch.
• Own all journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and period-end workpapers.
• Lead and develop the AP/AR team, overseeing all operations including vendor payments and customer invoicing.
• Serve as the accounting lead on ERP implementation and define the accounting structure within the ERP.
• Establish a controls framework and lead the company through its inaugural external audit.
• Build the company's accounting SOP library and drive continuous improvement across financial operations.
• Establish product costing methodology and maintain standard costs across the SKU portfolio.
• Prepare accurate monthly GAAP financial statements and produce monthly reporting packages.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role.
• Experience in CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products, with a focus on retail distribution and trade spend complexity.
• Proven experience building accounting infrastructure in an early-stage or lean environment.
• Experience with AP/payment automation tools and ERP implementation.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting, with strong Excel skills.
• CPA preferred, with experience in investor-backed companies and trade promotion management systems.

Compensation

Salary: $130,000 - $170,000, Plus Bonus