Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

About the job  We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of 100 Kellogg. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow planning and internal controls across multiple business units, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational efficiency.
As a key member of the leadership team, the Controller will partner closely with operational leaders to provide timely insights, support decision-making, and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to manage complexity across multiple entities, systems, and revenue streams.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is motivated to build scalable processes, support in strategic decision making, and contribute to the continued growth of the organization.

Roles and Responsibilities  Operations & Business Partnership   Partner with operational leaders to support decision-making and profitability
Provide insights into cost control, pricing, and margin optimization
Support contract review, deal structuring, and financial risk assessment
Assist with KPI development and performance tracking
Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring accurate tracking, valuation, and reconciliation across all entities
Cash Flow & Financial Planning   Develop and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts across all entities
Monitor liquidity and working capital, identifying risks and opportunities
Support budgeting and forecasting processes
Provide recommendations to improve financial performance and cash management
Financial Reporting & Close Process   Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
Prepare and review financial statements and entity-level reporting
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards (e.g., ASPE/GAAP)
Analyze financial results, identify trends, and provide variance commentary
Team Leadership & Process Improvement   Lead and mentor accounting and finance team members
Improve financial systems, processes, and reporting efficiency
Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions
Implement and maintain financial systems (e.g., ERP, POS integrations)
Identify and implement improvements to financial processes, systems, and reporting structures
Multi-Entity Accounting & Consolidation   Lead development and implementation of standardized intercompany transactions, eliminations and reconciliations
Maintain and optimize chart of accounts across all entities
Ensure consistency in accounting policies and reporting practices across all entities
Support integration of new entities, acquisitions, or business lines
Internal Controls & Compliance   Establish and maintain strong internal controls across all business units
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and reporting obligations
Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and government agencies
Prepare year-end working papers support the annual filing processes
Own beer and spirits tax compliance, including monitoring regulatory requirements, optimizing processes for tracking production and sales, and ensuring accurate, timely calculation, filing, and remittance of all applicable duties
Qualifications and Experience Requirements   Minimum bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field required, accompanied by a recognized accounting designation (CPA, CA, CMA, CGA)
Experience and comprehensive knowledge of accounting, budgeting, cash flow planning, internal controls and compliance
6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership role(s) in a multi-entity environment
Public accounting experience preferred
Strong growth mindset with a proven ability to drive process improvement; including proposing and implementing new systems and operational enhancements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort in working across functions and with different levels of management
The compensation for this role is $110,000 - $140,000
we do not use AI in our hiring processes
this post is to fill a current vacancy