Controller

Sugar Mountain•Seattle, WA

18d

About The Position

Sugar Mountain is a creative, family-owned food company that is home to extraordinary brands like Beecher’s Handmade Cheese, Mishima Reserve, and The Butcher’s Table. We’re passionate about making real food with absolutely zero artificial ingredients. We’re a team at the forefront of the food revolution, committed to our mission to Change the Way America Eats. For years 9 years now, we’ve been recognized as a Great Place to Work, and we’re proud of the value-driven, mission-forward culture that fuels our growth. We’re looking for a Corporate Controller to join our team and lead our accounting function across multiple business lines. This is a highly visible leadership role where you’ll partner across the organization, bring structure and clarity to complex operations, and help guide us through an exciting period of growth and systems transformation. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise and people leadership, along with a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset. We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and hands-on. Someone who can lead a team, dive into the details, and help us continuously improve how we work.

Requirements

7–10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership roles
Proven experience leading, developing, and coaching accounting teams
Experience in multi-entity or multi-business environments; food manufacturing, CPG, or restaurant experience strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems; ERP implementation or transformation experience a strong plus
Strong business acumen with a curiosity to understand operations beyond accounting
Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity, and organizational growth
Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or public accounting experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Lead all core accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end close, general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and tax filings
Supervise internal and external financial reporting processes
Lead, coach, and develop a team of assistant divisional controllers, driving consistency and shared standards across business lines
Partner with cross-functional leaders to support business initiatives and ensure alignment across finance and operations
Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization
Coordinate annual audits and work closely with external auditors
Strengthen and maintain internal controls, systems, and processes
Manage cash flow and ensure strong financial stewardship
Play a key role in our ERP transition, representing accounting in design decisions and helping drive a smooth implementation
Jump in where needed, this is a role for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and help solve problems