Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

With over 70 years of backyard cooking experience, Middleby Outdoor, with brands Char-Griller, Masterbuilt, and Kamado Joe, strives for excellence in design and builds the most innovative grills in the industry and markets we serve. We make memorable meals accessible around the globe, igniting a passion for charcoal grilling. We create a work environment that is conducive to building long-term employees who are motivated and dedicated to our vision of empowering our world to experience flame and flavor.

The Controller will be responsible for the accounting operations of the Company and will report to the Sr. Director of Finance. The successful candidate will be hands‑on and will be responsible for ensuring that transactions of the company have been properly accounted for and accurately reflect the company’s accounting policies and practices. The Controller will also oversee the cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll accounting functions.

• Ensure the Company’s general ledger accounts are recorded properly in accordance with US GAAP and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and bank field exams.
• Coordinate the monthly financial closing process including the preparation of the monthly financial statements.
• Prepare and monitor monthly management reporting packages based on key financial and operating metrics.
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management.
• Prepare and monitor weekly scorecards for each department.
• Calculate and assess the adequacy of reserves such as E&O, bad debt, returns, etc.
• Create and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and process narratives.
• Develop formal internal controls to ensure accounts receivable are collected promptly, accounts payable are paid in a timely manner, inventory is turning, etc.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibilities listed above satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (Master’s degree preferred).
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with Oracle ERP Net Suite preferred.
• Experience with a consumer goods company is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience in an international company is a plus.
• Public company accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Progressive financial experience up to an equivalent position strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, quantitative, problem solving, technical and communication skills required.
• Certified Public Accountant (preferred).
• Demonstrated skills in leading and developing teams. Using strong communication skills in a collaborative environment is required.

• Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail and ability to work accurately, with interruptions, to meet deadlines in short lead‑times.
• Integrity, credibility, and dedication to the business.
• Exceptional communication skills – verbal and written.
• Comfort with fast paced and changing work environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications:
  Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written English language skills required. Read, interpret and analyze correspondence, memos, reports and tables.
• Communicate with co‑workers, customers and various business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Discretion in handling sensitive and confidential documents and situations.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and resourceful, with a positive, professional attitude.
• Dedicated to company and personal core values.

• Highly competitive base pay and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• 401(k) Match.
• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Hybrid work in office environment in Chamblee, GA.
• Paid parental and major medical leave.
• Company paid basic life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Legal and supplemental insurance available.
• Health Savings Account with a company paid HSA contribution when enrolled in the traditional high deductible medical plan.

Middleby Corporation is a fast‑growing and profitable global manufacturer of commercial food service, food processing and residential cooking equipment with approximately $4 billion in revenue headquartered in Elgin, IL. Sales of the company’s products are marketed under 120+ different brands. The company has 75+ manufacturing operations (including 34+ international) and 10 international distribution offices.