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.