Financial Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Camden, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option participation

Bonus up to 20% of base

Medical, dental, vision

PTO

On-site role

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. is seeking a Financial Controller to build and own the finance function for a 40-person, single-site food manufacturer under PE ownership.

You will lead the monthly close, establish KPIs, cost accounting, and financial controls, and partner with department heads on budgets and treasury activities to enable strategic decision-making. This on-site role in the Greater Philadelphia area offers stock options, a bonus up to 20%, and comprehensive medical

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in finance or accounting.
• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar.
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required.
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience (food & beverage).
• Production floor understanding and inventory variance knowledge.
• Experience closing books and owning monthly/quarterly cycles.
• On-site role in Greater Philadelphia area.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stand up the finance function: close process, reporting cadence, KPIs, cost accounting structure
• Lead financial planning and risk analysis
• Manage monthly close, flash reports, MD&A and board reporting
• Oversee covenant compliance and budgeting processes
• Oversee AR, AP, payroll, and internal control operations
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines
• Coordinate tax with outside counsel
• Sage ERP ownership and potential upgrade roadmap
• Banking, treasury, insurance relationship management
• Oversee ad-hoc analyses as needed
• Coordinate supply/demand planning with Sales
• Audit coordination with external firms

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

Financial Controller

Overview

As the Financial Controller, you will build and own the finance function for a 40-person, single-site food manufacturer under PE ownership. You'll lead the monthly close, reporting to the CEO, and establish KPIs, cost accounting, and financial controls. This role directly supports growth with a clear path to CFO as the company scales and professionalizes its finance function. You'll partner with department heads on budgets and drive compliance, planning, and treasury activities to enable strategic decision-making.

Compensation / Benefits

• Stock option participation
• Bonus up to 20% of base
• Medical, dental, vision
• PTO
• On-site role
• Base salary $130,000-$160,000

Responsibilities

• Stand up the finance function: close process, reporting cadence, KPIs, cost accounting structure
• Lead financial planning and risk analysis
• Manage monthly close, flash reports, MD&A and board reporting
• Oversee covenant compliance and budgeting processes
• Oversee AR, AP, payroll, and internal control operations
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines
• Coordinate tax with outside counsel
• Sage ERP ownership and potential upgrade roadmap
• Banking, treasury, insurance relationship management
• Oversee ad-hoc analyses as needed
• Coordinate supply/demand planning with Sales
• Audit coordination with external firms

Key requirements

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• CPA or CMA preferred but not required
• Manufacturing cost accounting experience (food & beverage)
• Production floor understanding and inventory variance knowledge
• Experience closing books and owning monthly/quarterly cycles
• Strong knowledge of corporate finance principles
• Sage ERP experience a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Experience in a small company environment
• Comfort with PE-level reporting discipline and pace
• On-site role in Greater Philadelphia area