CPG Controller (Hands-On) | 4 Days Onsite, 1 Remote

GT's Living Foods; Vernon (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, and

401K with Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Product discounts on GT's Living Foods

Onsite + remote work flexibility

Job summary

GT's Living Foods, LLC is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller owns the general ledger, monthly close, and US GAAP financial statements, including AR, deductions, AP, payroll, inventory, tax compliance, audits, and a 13-week cash forecast.

This is a working Controller role for someone who stays close to the numbers, coaching the AR & Deductions team and Senior/Staff Accountants in a fast-growing, founder-led environment.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in an Assistant Controller or Controller role at a CPG, food, or beverage manufacturer.
• Deep, hands-on experience with CPG accounts receivable and trade deductions, including UNFI, KeHE, and major retailers, and the related trade accrual accounting.
• Strong command of US GAAP, including revenue recognition, trade spend, inventory, and accruals.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, including inventory accounting, reserves, and physical counts.
• Proven ownership of the month-end close and financial statement preparation, and experience managing an external audit.
• Experience designing and running internal controls.
• Experience leading and developing an accounting team, with the ability to coach the team to results.
• Superior Excel skills and advanced working knowledge of ERP systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, delivering timely and accurate financial statements under US GAAP.
• Maintain a well-organized general ledger and chart of accounts. Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and allocations, including overhead allocations.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly, reviewed, and supported, across all locations.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reporting, and analyze results against budget and prior year with clear explanations of variances.
• Support investor and lender reporting, including covenant compliance, as required.
• Maintain an organized, audit-ready accounting filing and documentation system.
• Lead the AR & Deductions Manager and improve DSO, collections, deduction recovery and aging.
• Sponsor the implementation of the deduction management platform; ensure integration with D365.

Skills

US GAAP

CPG accounting

Accounts receivable

Deductions & trade accruals

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel advanced

Confido or similar deduction platform

Job description

GT's Living Foods, LLC is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller owns the general ledger, monthly close, and US GAAP financial statements, including AR, deductions, AP, payroll, inventory, tax compliance, audits, and a 13-week cash forecast.

This is a working Controller role for someone who stays close to the numbers, coaching the AR & Deductions team and Senior/Staff Accountants in a fast-growing, founder-led environment.