Controller – Financial Oversight & Cost Accounting

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight and support sound business decisions across our operations. This hands‑on accounting specialist will bring structure, accuracy, and insight to a growing finance function, focusing on inventory and cost accounting.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and compliant with company policies.
• Manage inventory accounting activities, including valuation, reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting tied to product cost and operational performance.
• Lead cost accounting processes by analyzing manufacturing or distribution costs, monitoring margins, and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, delivering clear reporting and analysis to leadership.
• Coordinate account reconciliations, close activities, and supporting documentation to maintain a timely reporting cycle.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to strengthen financial controls, improve documentation practices, and support audit readiness.
• Contribute to finance‑related process improvements and support accounting system updates as needed.

Required profile

• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership position.
• Strong direct experience with inventory accounting and cost accounting.
• Background in public accounting is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in large corporate environments (e.g., PepsiCo, Frito‑Lay) is a plus.
• Solid understanding of financial reporting, general ledger management, month‑end close, and internal controls.

Required skills

• Inventory accounting
• Cost accounting
• Financial reporting
• General ledger management
• Month‑end close processes
• Internal controls