Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead all core accounting and financial reporting functions, including month-end close, general ledger, AR/AP, payroll, and tax filings
• Supervise internal and external financial reporting processes
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of assistant divisional controllers, driving consistency and shared standards across business lines
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to support business initiatives and ensure alignment across finance and operations
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes across the organization
• Cook up coordination of annual audits and work closely with external auditors
• Strengthen and maintain internal controls, systems, and processes
• Manage cash flow and ensure strong financial stewardship
• Jump in where needed, this is a role for someone who likes to roll up their sleeves and help solve problems

Requirements

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including leadership roles
• Proven experience leading, developing, and coaching accounting teams
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-business environments; food manufacturing, CPG, or restaurant experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; ERP implementation or transformation experience a strong plus
• Strong business acumen with a curiosity to understand operations beyond accounting
• Comfortable navigating change, ambiguity, and organizational growth
• Collaborative and solutions-oriented, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA or public accounting experience strongly preferred

Compensation & Benefits

• The starting salary range for this position is between $180,000 to $210,000 per year, plus an annual bonus plan.
• Actual compensation will be determined by skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 15 days of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Employees also enjoy a 35% discount at Sugar Mountain locations.

Commitment to Our Communities

• Sugar Mountain has created the Beecher's Foundation, a non-profit funded by a portion of sales from companies under the Sugar Mountain umbrella.
• Aimed at educating people about the prevalence of food additives and their possible health risks, the Foundation is about giving people the tools they need to make healthy eating choices for life.
• We are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, sexual orientations, and abilities feel valued, respected, and empowered.
• Our goal is to build a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and creates an environment where everyone belongs.
• Sugar Mountain is a tobacco-free company.