Controller

DrinkPAK, LLC; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK, a premier beverage manufacturer, seeks a Pennsylvania Controller to oversee the accounting team in Philadelphia. You will manage month-end closes, ensure GAAP compliance, and partner with operations to drive plant-level financial insight.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in manufacturing finance, 5+ years in leadership, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/NetSuite). Excellent Excel skills and a strategic mindset are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with 5+ years in leadership.
• ERP systems proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite); implementation experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; high integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, trend analysis).
• Ensure GAAP compliance and external reporting requirements, including ASC 842 and 606.
• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end closing for the Pennsylvania location.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and production teams on plant activity and related financials.
• Provide timely financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff with strategic direction for the function.
• Support ERP system improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Continuously improve processes, SOPs, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Power your Thirst for More at DrinkPAK, where we revolutionize beverage manufacturing, driven by automation and sustainability. Together, through grit and innovation, we break new ground in record time by acquiring the most advanced technology and attracting the brightest talent. Our explosive growth and journey through uncharted territories offers unique career opportunities enabling passionate individuals to reach their full potential. To support our teams, we offer enriching lifestyle accounts, comprehensive benefits, formal development programs, and an energizing environment. Drive your success at DrinkPAK, where we refresh, hydrate and nourish the world and our employees alike.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

ThePennsylvaniaController will report to ourSenior Vice-President of Accountingandis responsible foroverseeing the accounting team inPhiladelphia,Pennsylvania. The Controller willpossessa strong technical accounting background for both public and corporate accounting, the ability to lead, mentor and build a team, and will have a proventrack recordwith progressive advancement in their career.

This position will ensure a timely and accurate month-end close process which includes financial reporting and analysis, general ledger reconciliations and supporting documents to prepare for the year-end audit. ThePennsylvaniaController will work closely with the California accounting department and management team to provide financial insights and strategic guidance for department growth.

BENEFITS

• 100% PPO medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees, 100% for their dependents, paid by the Company

• A cell phone stipend

• 401(k) match program, pet insurance, life insurance, and more

LOCATION

The position is based at DrinkPAK’s Beverage Manufacturing Facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

TYPE

FullTime;Salaried/Exempt

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and oversee financial statements, including, but not limited to, income statements, balance sheets, and trend analysis’.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, industry-specific financial regulations, and external party reporting requirements, including ASC 842 and 606.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for thePennsylvanialocation.

• Work closelywith operations, supply chain, and production teams totrackplant activitieson a daily basisandreflectall relatedfinancialand accountingimplicationsinan accurateandtimelymanner.

• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making in a sufficient andtimelymanner.

• Implement andmaintainstrong internal controls to safeguard company assets.

• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including providing strategic direction for the accounting function and ensuring the team followsappropriate accountingstandards and processes.

• Support ERP system improvements and financial system enhancements.

• Continueto improve processes, standard operatingproceduresand areas of risk mitigation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting(CPAstronglypreferred).

• At least10+years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least5yearsinleadership roles.

• Advancedproficiencyin ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar; implementation experiencea plus).

• Advancedknowledge of Excel and financial modeling.

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in manufacturing.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Robust attention to detail and organizational skills witha high levelof integrity and professionalism.

• Strong leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive financial discipline.

OUR VALUES

Our company’s culture is guided by our shared values of Speed, Intensity, and Purpose. These values are demonstrated in the following ways based on the role within the organization.

• Speed: Take the initiative to promptly identify and address potential issues or opportunities. Maintain a sense of urgency in your work, completing tasks efficiently.

• Intensity: Remain resilient in the face of challenges and setbacks by possessing a positive attitude, persevering through obstacles, and demonstrating adaptability in your approach.

• Purpose: Take ownership of your responsibilities, and value the input and skillsets of your peers by working together as One PAK.

ABOUTDRINKPAK

DrinkPAKis the premiere manufacturer of canned beverages in North America. As producers of the largest and fastest-growing alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in the world,DrinkPAKprovides full-service support for procurement, batching, processing, filling, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Founded in 2020,DrinkPAKhas revolutionized canned beverage manufacturing by offering extreme capacity and format flexibility throughcutting-edgetechnology and a commitment to the best talent in the industry. For more information, visit www.DrinkPAK.com.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• The employeefrequentlyis required totalk and hear, in person, via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, etc.), andtelephonically.

• The employeefrequentlyis required toreach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• The employeeis occasionally required tostand and walk and isfrequentlyrequiredto sit.

• This position will travel, on occasion, to our headquarters in CaliforniaandTexas facility.