Controller - Beverage Operations

NorthPoint Search Group

$100K — $120K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA preferred; experience with US GAAP, IFRS, or ASPE acceptable
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
  • Strong accounting theory and financial reporting knowledge
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial/business systems

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Maintain General Ledger activities and internal controls
  • Prepare financial reporting packages and analyses for leadership
  • Perform variance analysis against prior periods and budget
  • Collaborate with operational leaders for financial insights
  • Manage annual budgets and monthly forecasts
  • Drive automation and process improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
  • 401K
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
  • Performance-Based Incentives
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities
Full Job Description
Who: Seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance.
What: Lead month-end close, manage GL, drive financial analysis, support audits, and partner with operations to improve processes.
When: Full-time, immediate hire.
Where: Atlanta, GA
Why: Ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support strategic business initiatives.
Office Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The Controller will lead monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for co-manufacturing operations. Supports audits, intercompany, consolidation, and process improvements.Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close
  • Lead or support monthly close: journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis
  • Maintain GL activities and internal controls
  • Prepare reporting packages and financial analyses for leadership

Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Perform variance analysis vs prior periods and budget/forecast
  • Partner with operational leaders for finance insights
  • Review financial statements and key account reasonableness

Budgeting & Forecasting
  • Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts
  • Manage budget-to-actual reviews and communicate trends

Intercompany & Consolidation
  • Coordinate intercompany activity and support consolidation
  • Contribute to internal and external reporting needs

Audit, Compliance & Controls
  • Support external auditors with documentation and issue resolution
  • Ensure accounting complies with US GAAP (IFRS/ASPE exposure a plus)

Systems & Process Improvement
  • Drive automation and process improvement initiatives
  • Gain proficiency with financial and operational systems
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA preferred; experience with US GAAP, IFRS, or ASPE acceptable
  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
  • Strong accounting theory and financial reporting knowledge
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial/business systems
Key Competencies:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with strategic thinking ability
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
  • Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented

Total Rewards:
  • PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
  • 401K
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
  • Performance-Based Incentives
  • Employee & Family Assistance Program
  • Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities

Controller in Atlanta managing accounting, GL, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and operational finance.

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