Plant Finance Controller, Food & Beverage

CPF, Inc; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CPF, Inc. seeks a seasoned Controller to direct financial operations and oversee plant finances, collaborating with senior management to build and execute robust financial plans and forecasts.

You will own the general ledger, period-end closes, and internal controls, provide actionable insights to operations, manage working capital and audits, and help drive strategic plans across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum 10 years of finance/accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience with automated general ledger systems.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial operations and plant oversight to meet budgets.
• Own general ledger and period-end close processes.
• Provide reporting and insights to senior management.
• Lead annual audits and maintain internal controls.
• Manage cash flow and banking relationships.
• Develop 3-year strategic plans and forecasts.
• Ensure P&L responsibility for designated cost centers.
• Enforce company policies and procedures.

Skills

Leadership & team management

Financial analysis & planning

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

General ledger software

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

CPF, Inc. seeks a seasoned Controller to direct financial operations and oversee plant finances, collaborating with senior management to build and execute robust financial plans and forecasts.

You will own the general ledger, period-end closes, and internal controls, provide actionable insights to operations, manage working capital and audits, and help drive strategic plans across the organization.