Controller

About the role

Freshpack 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. We are 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.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Lead the company's accounting and finance function
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Review monthly and annual financial statements and ensure financial accuracy
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial processes
• Coordinate audit, tax, insurance, and banking activities
• Manage lender relationships, debt compliance, and covenant reporting
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to company leadership

Business Partnership

• Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability, efficiency, and decision-making
• Develop meaningful reporting around labor, inventory, productivity, margins, and overall business performance
• Support pricing strategy, capital investments, and growth initiatives
• Help translate financial information into actionable insights for non-financial leaders

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the Accounting Supervisor and HR Supervisor
• Strengthen organizational capabilities within Finance and Human Resources
• Build scalable processes and systems to support future growth
• Foster collaboration across departments and functions

Human Resources Oversight

• Provide leadership and support to the HR function
• Partner with HR leadership on compensation, benefits, workforce planning, and employee development initiatives
• Ensure appropriate controls and processes related to payroll, benefits, and employee-related costs
• Support continued development of HR systems, reporting, and organizational practices

Direct/Indirect Reports

• Direct: Accounting Supervisor, HR Supervisor
• Indirect: Accountant, Staff Accountant, Inventory Control Specialists (2), Training & Development Specialist, HR Generalist/Payroll & Recruiting Specialist

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller or comparable financial leadership experience
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, GAAP, internal controls and accounting processes
• Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop people
• Strong financial analysis and business decision-support capabilities
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to operational and executive audiences
• Experience overseeing or supporting Human Resources functions is preferred
• CPA and/or public accounting experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with ERP systems and improving financial processes and reporting

Benefits

• Annual KPI bonus opportunity of up to 10% of base salary, paid quarterly
• EBITDA bonus opportunity
• Equity bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, vision, company-provided life insurance & more
• Referral program
• 401(k) program
• Pay for Performance program
• Get paid every Friday

Schedule

Typical work schedule: Monday–Friday during standard business hours. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time while on production floor and warehouse.