Controller

Butterball Farms • Grand Rapids, MI

40d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting operations of Butterball Farms, Inc. and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. As a key member of the Finance team, the Controller partners closely with the CFO and operational leaders to support sound financial decision-making, maintain strong internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across the organization. The Controller will play a key role in supporting the company's growth strategy, including acquisition due diligence, integration activities, and development of scalable financial processes. This position provides leadership for accounting operations, cost accounting oversight, financial reporting, compliance, audit coordination, cash management, and financial systems administration.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Cost accounting experience required
• ERP experience required

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controller, Finance Director, or senior finance leader within a mid-size manufacturing organization – food industry preferred (approximately $100M–$500M in annual revenue).
• Sage X3 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Oversee Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, cash management, and general accounting functions.
• Review daily liquidity and cash position reporting.
• Coordinate annual financial reviews, audits, tax preparation, and related external reporting requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, standard costs, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing cost accounting processes.
• Review production variances and partner with Operations to improve cost accuracy and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities led by the CFO.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support capital expenditure tracking and reporting.
• Oversee customer rebate and commission calculations.
• Serve as accounting lead for ERP systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support banking, insurance, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to operational leaders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and team.
• Provide direct supervision of the Senior Cost Accountant, AR/AP & Cash Specialist, and Finance Intern.
• Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Support succession planning, training, and professional development.
• Support evaluation of acquisition, partnership, and growth opportunities by providing accounting, financial reporting, and operational due diligence.
• Participate in financial due diligence activities, including review of historical financial statements, working capital, inventory, cost accounting practices, and internal controls.
• Assist in assessing the quality of earnings, accounting policies, and financial reporting processes of potential acquisition targets.
• Lead or support post-acquisition integration activities related to accounting, financial reporting, ERP systems, internal controls, inventory valuation, and financial processes.
• Evaluate the scalability of accounting systems, reporting capabilities, and control environments to support future growth initiatives.
• Partner with the CFO, and operational leaders to develop integration plans, establish reporting structures, and ensure a smooth transition of acquired businesses.
• Support the implementation of standardized accounting policies, procedures, and performance reporting across acquired entities.

Benefits

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement
• High-Performance Culture
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment
• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning
• Community Connection Access
• The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager