Controller – Beverage Operations

NorthPoint Search Group•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Controller will lead monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for co-manufacturing operations. Supports audits, intercompany, consolidation, and process improvements. Controller in Atlanta managing accounting, GL, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and operational finance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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
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

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred; experience with US GAAP, IFRS, or ASPE acceptable

Responsibilities

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
Perform variance analysis vs prior periods and budget/forecast
Partner with operational leaders for finance insights
Review financial statements and key account reasonableness
Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts
Manage budget-to-actual reviews and communicate trends
Coordinate intercompany activity and support consolidation
Contribute to internal and external reporting needs
Support external auditors with documentation and issue resolution
Ensure accounting complies with US GAAP (IFRS/ASPE exposure a plus)
Drive automation and process improvement initiatives
Gain proficiency with financial and operational systems