{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"2c5bb6e2cdc6c43cf53be6f7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2c5bb6e2cdc6c43cf53be6f7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/2c5bb6e2cdc6c43cf53be6f7","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\n\nLooking for the opportunity to lead today and grow into more tomorrow? At Freshpack, you'll oversee finance and HR leadership, partner with operational teams across the business, and play a key role in shaping the company's future.\n\nWe have an opening for a Controller to join our team. Freshpack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our Finance function and provide strategic oversight to Human Resources. This is a key leadership role that partners directly with the President & CEO and works closely with operational leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader who can maintain a strong accounting foundation while helping drive business performance, operational improvements, and informed decision-making. As Freshpack continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play an increasingly influential role in company leadership.\n\nFreshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. Our products can be found in all 50 states and in most major retailers. Over the past 25 years, our team has grown from 15 to 280+ employees. It is an exciting time to join our team, as we are poised for substantial growth over the next 3-5 years.\n\nResponsibilities\n\nFinancial Leadership\nLead the company's accounting and finance function.\nOversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.\nReview monthly and annual financial statements and ensure financial accuracy.\nMaintain strong internal controls and financial processes.\nCoordinate audit, tax, insurance, and banking activities.\nManage lender relationships, debt compliance, and covenant reporting.\nProvide financial analysis and recommendations to company leadership.\nBusiness Partnership\nPartner with operational leaders to improve profitability, efficiency, and decision-making.\nDevelop meaningful reporting around labor, inventory, productivity, margins, and overall business performance.\nSupport pricing strategy, capital investments, and growth initiatives.\nHelp translate financial information into actionable insights for non-financial leaders.\nTeam Leadership\nLead and develop the Accounting Supervisor and HR Supervisor.\nStrengthen organizational capabilities within Finance and Human Resources.\nBuild scalable processes and systems to support future growth.\nFoster collaboration across departments and functions.\nHuman Resources Oversight\nProvide leadership and support to the HR function.\nPartner with HR leadership on compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee development initiatives.\nEnsure appropriate controls and processes related to payroll, benefits, and employee-related costs.\nSupport continued development of HR systems, reporting, and organizational practices.\n\nDirect/Indirect Reports\n\n· Direct:\n\no Accounting Supervisor\n\no HR Supervisor\n\n· Indirect:\n\no Accountant\n\no Staff Accountant\no Inventory Control Specialists (2)\n\no Training & Development Specialist\n\no HR Generalist/Payroll & Recruiting Specialist\n\nRequirements:\n\nQualifications\n\nBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.\n7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.\nPrevious Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable financial leadership experience.\nStrong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls and accounting processes.\nManufacturing experience strongly preferred.\nExperience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred.\nDemonstrated ability to lead and develop people.\nStrong financial analysis and business decision-support capabilities.\nAbility to communicate financial information clearly to operational and executive audiences.\nExperience overseeing or supporting Human Resources functions is preferred.\nCPA and/or public accounting experience preferred but not required.\nExperience working with ERP systems and improving financial processes and reporting.\n\nBenefits\n\nAnnual KPI bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, paid quarterly\nEBITDA bonus opportunity\nEquity bonus opportunity\nMedical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more!\nReferral program\n401(k) program\nPay for Performance program\nGet paid every Friday!\n\nPhysical Requirements/Work Environment\n\nTypical work schedule: M-F during standard business hours.\nProlonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nAbility to walk or stand for long periods of time while on production floor and warehouse.","company":"Freshpack","rawCompany":"freshpack","city":"Monticello","state":"WI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-14T01:59:05.013Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"}],"industries":[{"code":"311513","title":"Cheese Manufacturing","slug":"cheese-manufacturing"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\n\nLooking for the opportunity to lead today and grow into more tomorrow? At Freshpack, you'll oversee finance and HR leadership, partner with operational teams across the business, and play a key role in shaping the company's future.\n\nWe have an opening for a Controller to join our team. Freshpack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our Finance function and provide strategic oversight to Human Resources. This is a key leadership role that partners directly with the President & CEO and works closely with operational leaders across the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on financial leader who can maintain a strong accounting foundation while helping drive business performance, operational improvements, and informed decision-making. As Freshpack continues to grow, this role offers the opportunity to expand beyond traditional accounting responsibilities and play an increasingly influential role in company leadership.\n\nFreshpack is a custom cheese packaging company that develops and innovates cheese products and packaging. 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