Job Type
Full-time
Description
We have an opening for a Controller to join our team. Freshpack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our Finance function and provide strategic oversight to Human Resources. This is a key leadership role that partners directly with the President & CEO and works closely with operational leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader who can maintain a strong accounting foundation while helping drive business performance, operational improvements, and informed decision-making. As Freshpack continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play an increasingly influential role in company leadership.
Responsibilities Financial Leadership- Lead the company's accounting and finance function.
- Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Review monthly and annual financial statements and ensure financial accuracy.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes.
- Coordinate audit, tax, insurance, and banking activities.
- Manage lender relationships, debt compliance, and covenant reporting.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to company leadership.
Business Partnership- Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, efficiency, and decision-making.
- Develop meaningful reporting around labor, inventory, productivity, margins, and overall business performance.
- Support pricing strategy, capital investments, and growth initiatives.
- Help translate financial information into actionable insights for non-financial leaders.
Team Leadership- Lead and develop the Accounting Supervisor and HR Supervisor.
- Strengthen organizational capabilities within Finance and Human Resources.
- Build scalable processes and systems to support future growth.
- Foster collaboration across departments and functions.
Human Resources Oversight- Provide leadership and support to the HR function.
- Partner with HR leadership on compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee development initiatives.
- Ensure appropriate controls and processes related to payroll, benefits, and employee-related costs.
- Support continued development of HR systems, reporting, and organizational practices.
Direct/Indirect Reports •
Direct:o Accounting Supervisor
o HR Supervisor
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Indirect:o Accountant
o Staff Accountant
o Inventory Control Specialists (2)
o Training & Development Specialist
o HR Generalist/Payroll & Recruiting Specialist
Requirements
Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Previous Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable financial leadership experience.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls and accounting processes.
- Manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people.
- Strong financial analysis and business decision-support capabilities.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational and executive audiences.
- Experience overseeing or supporting Human Resources functions is preferred.
- CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred but not required.
- Experience working with ERP systems and improving financial processes and reporting.
Benefits - Annual KPI bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, paid quarterly
- EBITDA bonus opportunity
- Equity bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!
- Referral program
- 401(k) program
- Pay for Performance program
- Get paid every Friday!
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Typical work schedule: M-F during standard business hours.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time while on production floor and warehouse.
Salary Description
Salary commensurate with experience
