Controller – Beverage Operations

Who: Seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance.
What: Lead month-end close, manage GL, drive financial analysis, support audits, and partner with operations to improve processes.
When: Full-time, immediate hire.
Where: Atlanta, GA
Why: Ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support strategic business initiatives.
Office Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Job Description:
The Controller will lead monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for co-manufacturing operations. Supports audits, intercompany, consolidation, and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close

• 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

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Perform variance analysis vs prior periods and budget/forecast

• Partner with operational leaders for finance insights

• Review financial statements and key account reasonableness

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts

• Manage budget-to-actual reviews and communicate trends

Intercompany & Consolidation

• Coordinate intercompany activity and support consolidation

• Contribute to internal and external reporting needs

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Support external auditors with documentation and issue resolution

• Ensure accounting complies with US GAAP (IFRS/ASPE exposure a plus)

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives

• Gain proficiency with financial and operational systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

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

• 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

Key Competencies:

• 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

Total Rewards:

• PTO & Paid Personal Time Off

• 401K

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances

• Performance-Based Incentives

• Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities

Controller in Atlanta managing accounting, GL, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and operational finance.

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