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This is a critical leadership role with a direct, structured track to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.You will manage the day-to-day corporate accounting, plant costing, inventory control, and financial reporting while partnering with executive leadership to scale the operations.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.Manage standard costing models, bill of materials (BOM), yield analysis, and inventory valuation across our manufacturing facilities.Partner directly with the current CFO and executive team on capital allocation, strategic planning, M&A due diligence, and board presentations.Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.Maintain internal control structures to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting; coordinate all external audit activities.Spearhead the annual budgeting process and deliver rolling financial forecasts that reflect commodity pricing fluctuations.Qualifications7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role within the food, beverage, or consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturing industries.Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.Deep familiarity with food safety compliance reporting, ERP manufacturing modules (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics), and advanced Excel functions.Exceptional leadership capability, executive presence, and a desire to step into a C-suite role.What Our Client OffersTop-of-market base salary with an aggressive performance-based bonus structure.Executive-tier benefits, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.401(k) matching with immediate vesting.","company":"Top Stack","rawCompany":"top stack","city":"Baltimore","state":"MD","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T07:08:50.316Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"311991","title":"Perishable Prepared Food Manufacturing","slug":"perishable-prepared-food-manufacturing"},{"code":"424410","title":"General Line Grocery Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"general-line-grocery-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Are you an ambitious financial leader ready to drive the financial strategy of a rapidly growing food distribution company? 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