Controller – Beverage Operations
Summary
Controller overseeing accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for a beverage co-manufacturing operation in Atlanta.
Who: Seeking a Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance.
What: Lead month-end close, manage GL, drive financial analysis, support audits, and partner with operations to improve processes.
When: Full-time, immediate hire.
Where: Atlanta, GA
Why: Ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and support strategic business initiatives.
Office Environment: Fast-paced, collaborative, and mission-driven.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Job Description:
The Controller will lead monthly close, financial reporting, budgeting, and operational finance for co-manufacturing operations. Supports audits, intercompany, consolidation, and process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounting Operations & Close
Lead or support monthly close: journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analysis
Maintain GL activities and internal controls
Prepare reporting packages and financial analyses for leadership
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Perform variance analysis vs prior periods and budget/forecast
Partner with operational leaders for finance insights
Review financial statements and key account reasonableness
Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts
Manage budget-to-actual reviews and communicate trends
Intercompany & Consolidation
Coordinate intercompany activity and support consolidation
Contribute to internal and external reporting needs
Audit, Compliance & Controls
Support external auditors with documentation and issue resolution
Ensure accounting complies with US GAAP (IFRS/ASPE exposure a plus)
Systems & Process Improvement
Drive automation and process improvement initiatives
Gain proficiency with financial and operational systems
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA preferred; experience with US GAAP, IFRS, or ASPE acceptable
4+ years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting experience a plus
Strong accounting theory and financial reporting knowledge
Advanced Excel skills and comfort with financial/business systems
Key Competencies:
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented with strategic thinking ability
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Organized, deadline-driven, and able to manage multiple priorities
Self-motivated, independent, and team-oriented
Total Rewards:
PTO & Paid Personal Time Off
401K
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurances
Performance-Based Incentives
Employee & Family Assistance Program
Growth and Internal Mobility Opportunities
Controller in Atlanta managing accounting, GL, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and operational finance.