Financial Controller

DG Foods LLC • Hazlehurst, MS

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About The Position

DG Foods LLC is seeking a strategic and hands-on Financial Controller to direct all financial functions, systems, and controls. Reporting to the President, with a dotted-line relationship to the CEO, the Financial Controller serves as a strategic business partner.

This role provides leadership to the finance team (approximately 6 staff) and is a key member of the senior leadership team, helping guide the company’s financial strategy, performance, and long‑term growth

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• At least 5 years of senior leadership or management experience overseeing finance and accounting teams.
• Strong cost accounting experience: manufacturing or food processing environment preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial information to executives, shareholders, lenders, and employees at all levels.
• Must be able to travel periodically, including overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• MBA strongly preferred.
• Strong cost accounting experience: manufacturing or food processing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, cost accounting, tax, treasury, insurance, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Serve as the primary financial partner, providing insight into company performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Provide timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting to support strategic decision‑making.
• Ensure effective internal controls are designed, implemented, and maintained in accordance with GAAP and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with all financial covenants and reporting requirements related to debt instruments.
• Coordinate and lead annual audits, working directly with external auditors and CPAs.
• Act as the primary point of contact and manage relationships with outside lenders, banks, auditors, CPAs, legal counsel, and other financial advisors.
• Partner with legal counsel on financial, contractual, and regulatory matters.
• Oversee the budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor actual financial results against budget and forecast, analyzing variances and providing clear explanations.
• Develop and maintain financial models and analysis for capital expenditures, pricing, product costing, and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee cash flow planning to ensure sufficient liquidity and availability of funds.
• Manage banking relationships and treasury activities.
• Oversee payroll operations to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Oversee administration of employee benefits programs, including health, welfare, and related plans.
• Serve as the fiduciary leader for the 401(k) retirement plan, including oversight of plan administration, compliance, reporting, and coordination with plan providers and advisors.
• Oversee the MIS/financial systems function
• Review existing technology to ensure systems support operational and reporting needs across the organization.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross‑functional collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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