Description:
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is seeking an experienced, hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal control environment. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely monthly close; maintaining compliance with applicable accounting standards; strengthening financial processes; and providing clear financial insights to support business decisions.
The Corporate Controller will partner closely with senior leadership and operational teams to drive financial discipline, improve reporting visibility, and support scalable growth through strong controls, process improvement, and effective team leadership.
A successful candidate for this position will bring strong manufacturing accounting expertise, a detail-oriented yet pragmatic mindset, and the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights while building credibility and trust across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Financial Management: Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems, ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP standards and regulatory requirements across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
- Internal Controls: Maintain internal controls and safeguards for revenue receipts, cost entries, project budgets, and actual expenditures.
- Financial Reporting: Manage monthly close, financial reporting, audit activities, and year-end audit processes with external auditors.
- Cash Management & Forecasting: Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, weekly cash management, and cash flow forecasting.
- Debt Reporting & Compliance: Manage monthly and quarterly bank reporting, including compliance certifications and borrowing base reporting.
- Capital Expenditures: Coordinate capital approval and fixed asset reporting process.
- Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages efficiency and excellence.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the company complies with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements for financial practices, including payroll, tax reporting, and returns.
- Process Improvement: Implement best financial practices to improve efficiencies and reduce costs, including integrating new technology platforms.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Compensation for a successful candidate will be competitive and commensurate with experience. Annual compensation will include a base salary and a bonus opportunity.
A comprehensive benefits package includes health, vision, and dental insurance, as well as an attractive 401 (k) employer match program of 100% up to 10%. Additionally, there is employer-paid life and disability insurance.
Weaver Popcorn Manufacturing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
- Five plus years of operational experience as a Corporate Controller or senior finance professional in a comparable role.
- Extensive experience in corporate finances, auditing, and performance management.
- Experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
- Strong leadership qualities and experience in managing a finance team.
- Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and financial management software.
- Ability to work with a diverse work team in an open workspace environment
- Effective verbal and interpersonal communication skills required.
- Must be detailed oriented and have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy
- A high level of confidentiality is required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
- A bachelor’s degree in business/finance or a technical-related field.
Preferred
- Master’s degree in business or technical-related field.
- Certified Public Accountant
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