Controller

Continental Food & Beverage Inc., a leading beverage distribution company based in New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations of the business.

This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and process improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, operational insight, and the ability to improve systems and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AR, AP, inventory, and payroll
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Manage and execute the month-end and year-end close process
• Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts
• Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year-end review

Cash Flow & Working Capital Management

• Monitor and manage cash flow and liquidity
• Oversee accounts receivable and collections
• Analyze and improve AR aging and customer credit policies
• Manage vendor payments and optimize payment terms
• Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing
• Monitor and report on inventory variances and shrinkage
• Partner with operations to improve inventory controls and processes

Operational & Financial Analysis

• Develop and maintain margin reporting by SKU, customer, and channel
• Analyze profitability across key accounts (e.g., Costco, Jetro, Restaurant Depot, direct store delivery)
• Support pricing and cost decisions with data-driven analysis
• Prepare management reports and dashboards

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, including:
• • New York State container deposit laws
• Oversee sales tax filings and regulatory reporting
• Support audit processes and documentation

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize use of Sage 100 ERP system
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting
• Reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years experience as a Controller or equivalent role in a small to mid-sized business
• Strong experience in distribution, beverage, or consumer goods industry
• Hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting
• Experience managing accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow
• Knowledge of New York State container deposit (bottle bill) accounting and reporting
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably Sage 100 or similar)

Preferred

• CPA or public accounting background (e.g., audit experience)
• Experience working in a family-owned or entrepreneurial business
• Experience implementing systems improvements or automation
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Key Attributes

• Hands-on and detail-oriented
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, operationally driven environment
• Excellent communication skills with both financial and non-financial teams
• Proactive problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset

Compensation

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus
• Health benefits and paid time off

Continental Food and Beverage, Inc./IncaKolaUSA is a privately owned and operated business that is certified MWBE and has been serving the Hispanic community for over 30 years.

CF&B/IncaKolaUSA became the first Hispanic and woman owned Bottler/Distributor for The Coca Cola Co. CF&B delivers quality products along with quality service to a network of customers in 32 States.

CF&B, with its unique brand Inca Kola, along with its own brands Continental, Malta El Sol and TropiSol, has increased in volume and revenue every year since 2001. This is the longest sustained growth amongst all Beverage companies in the US market today. CF&B manages its own marketing, promotions and distribution in the United States as well as many export markets. Following a unique model, The Coca Cola Company allows the Inca Kola Team at CF&B to deliver a high quality of service and marketing support necessary to ensure the continued growth of Inca Kola as well as the other Hispanic products they manage in the market place.

CF&B and its Inca Kola USA family support many local, national and International organizations. Locally CF&B/IncaKolaUSA has successfully executed a business plan that drives growth from supporting local community organizations like Chambers of Commerce, Centro Civico’s and local charities. CF&B/IncaKolaUSA works unwavering hand in hand with the NSA on their initiatives such as the NSA Scholarship Foundation and NSA Cares. The USHCC recognized CF&B as an HBE business of the year for all the community outreach done by them as a
corporation on a national level. Internationally CF&B/IncaKolaUSA through their Foundation Inca Cares runs their own Humanitarian Aid Mission to the DR where they have provided over 50 million Prenatal and children’s vitamin supplements and provide basic medical exams to approximately 1000 children and pregnant women every year.

CF&B is a family business that prides itself on employee retention. Our President and COO is a former executive of The Coca Cola Co and has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry.