Controller

Kinsa Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

PTO & holiday pay

Annual bonus

Job summary

Kinsa Group, near Philadelphia, PA, seeks a Financial Controller to lead accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting and compliance from its headquarters. Reporting to the CEO, you will manage GAAP financial statements, drive the annual plan, and strengthen internal controls while guiding a finance team.

Requirements include 10+ years in accounting with 5+ in leadership within food manufacturing, a Bachelor’s in a related field, CPA/CMA preferred, and advanced Excel with Sage ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting experience with 5+ in leadership roles.
• Solid experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; Sage ERP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements.
• Oversee annual operating plan and budgeting; strengthen internal controls.
• Manage cash flow, AP/AR, payroll, tax filings, and compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales/Operations on supply/demand planning; oversee IT/HR.
• Lead and develop the accounting and administrative team.

Skills

Accounting

Leadership

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage ERP

Job description

Onsite. No sponsorships. A stable career history is required. No flexibility on the job requirements, especially food manufacturing experience.

Kinsa is recruiting for a Financial Controller

Location: near Philadelphia, PA (Onsite, relocation stipend)

For more than 50 years, our client has helped food manufacturers across the United States bring distinctive products to market through custom seasoning blends, dry mixes, and flavor systems. As the company enters its next stage of growth, it is seeking a Controller to join the leadership team at its headquarters near Philadelphia, PA. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, you will serve as the company’s senior financial leader, with responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and long-term financial planning.

• 10+ years of accounting experience, 5+ in leadership roles. Food manufacturing background, stable career history required.
• $140-160k base salary plus annual bonus
• Equity
• 401(k)
• PTO & holiday pay

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Direct financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis to support informed business decisions.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP) and companywide budgeting process. Establish and maintain effective internal controls and coordinate audit activities.
• Oversee cash flow, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, tax filings, and financial compliance.
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to strengthen supply and demand planning. Support oversight of the company’s IT and human resources functions.
• Manage the company’s banking, insurance, and other critical external relationships.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative team members.

Competencies Needed for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Ten+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience and a stable career history required.
• Solid Experience in a food manufacturing environment is required.
• CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required; experience with Sage ERP systems is preferred.

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