Corporate Controller

The Corporate Controller is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll execution pipelines, and internal controls for Epic Enterprises, Inc. Located fully on-site, this role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company's financial statements while maintaining rigorous compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies. The Controller leads the accounting team, manages month-end and year-end closing processes, and partners closely with the CFO to provide actionable financial data that supports strategic corporate goals.

• Transactional Excellence:
  Manage and direct daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Payroll, and Cost Accounting.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage the Accounting team for optimum productivity, ensuring strong financial discipline, providing ongoing feedback, and training for desired competencies.
• Systems Management:
  Oversee the proper functioning, maintenance, and backup of all accounting systems, databases, and financial software.
• Ledger Reconciliations:
  Lead and execute all month-end and year-end closing activities, including general ledger reconciliation, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Financial Packages:
  Prepare the full monthly financial statement package (profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statement) for review by the CFO and executive management.
• Data Integrity:
  Ensure the timeliness, precision, and accuracy of financial and management reporting data.

• Control Systems:
  Develop, implement, and enforce appropriate internal controls, financial procedures, and accountancy standards across the company.
• Audit Frontline:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors; coordinate, prepare schedules, and support all external audit and regulatory inquiries.
• Tax Oversight:
  Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws, including supervising the timely preparation and filing of all corporate tax returns.

• Framework Maintenance:
  Maintain a strong cost accounting framework tailored to manufacturing and service-based processes where labor is a substantial component.
• Cost Collection:
  Develop and optimize efficient systems for timely cost collection, product costing, and operational overhead allocation.
• Variance Controls:
  Analyze budget-to-actual variances and provide detailed commentary to support departmental managers and the CFO.

• Cash Flows:
  Oversee weekly cash management, manage the accounts payable pipeline, and coordinate authorized wires/ACH transactions under the guidance of the CFO.
• Ledger Maintenance:
  Maintain fixed asset tracking systems and oversee corporate inventory valuations and reconciliations.

• Retirement Programs:
  Support the CFO and Human Resources with the administrative reporting, document maintenance, and compliance testing for the company's 401(k) retirement plan.
• Regulatory Tracking:
  Ensure financial record compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other regulatory standards.

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
• At least 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a minimum of 3 years in a Controller or Accounting Manager role.
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing and/or service-based environment with a heavy emphasis on labor optimization and robust cost accounting.
• Proven track record of managing, developing, and mentoring a high-performing accounting team.
• Advanced proficiency with IT systems, robust ERP environments, and sophisticated accounting software.

• Exceptional analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Results-driven approach with strong organizational and supervisory leadership skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Strong documentation, technical accounting knowledge (GAAP), and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time if required.
• Complete adherence to all Company policies, including Quality and Food Safety Policies, GMPs, and General/Safety Work rules.
• Other duties as assigned by CFO.

This position requires extended sitting/standing at a…