Corporate Controller

Job Description

Job Title: Corporate Controller

Department: Finance

FLSA Code: Exempt

Status: Full Time

Reports to: CFO

Summary:

If you are a seasoned Corporate Controller with an entrepreneurial spirit, ready to sink your teeth in taking a mission-driven company to the next level, then this equity opportunity is for you. Kevin’s Natural Foods grew over 120% last year alone and we haven’t cleared our plate yet. We believe good food can be a powerful force for change, and that a powerful and passionate Corporate Controller can help us scale our financial capabilities through our next course.

As the Corporate Controller of Kevin’s Natural Foods, this individual will be responsible for all aspects of accounting including the preparation of the financial statements, maintenance and implementation of adequate systems for accounting, and a comprehensive set of controls to ensure that reported results comply with GAAP.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, month-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Responsible for establishing accounting policies and procedures that ensure financial statements are in compliance with GAAP accounting principles.
• Maintains knowledge of current and upcoming accounting standards, ultimately leading analysis, whitepaper creation and implementation.
• Supervision of Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable staff, and primary responsibility for the general ledger.
• Maintains chart of accounts, prepares all month end journal entries, general ledger reconciliations and P&L variance analysis.
• Prepares required regulatory reporting and internal reports.
• Partner with the CFO, external auditors & other stakeholders to create and maintain financial records and analysis which positions Kevin’s for a successful M&A transaction within the next year.
• Work with teams across the company to identify, design and implement internal control and process improvements.
• Cash and debt management, including covenant reporting.
• Collaborates with Operations leadership on an ongoing basis related to physical inventory counts, inventory cost variances and standards reviews, operations budget and forecasting, and other operational KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned or necessary.

Qualifications:

• Master or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA a strong plus.
• 10+ years of progressively relevant experience in a publicly traded company or a combination of Big 4 public accounting firm with hands on experience in a private company preferred.
• An entrepreneurial and self-driven mindset, with the experience to continuously improve.
• Excellent analytical skills, ideally with hands-on expertise in financial and operations analysis in a food manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated business partnering skills with exceptional presentation and communication skills with all levels of an organization.
• Strong working knowledge of ERP and accounting systems.

Competencies:

• Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Remains open to other’s ideas and tries new things and shares expertise with others.
• Gives and welcomes feedback while applying feedback to improve performance.
• Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Works with integrity.
• Adheres to Company Policies and Procedures while upholding organizational values.
• Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning decisions and includes appropriate people in decision-making process. Makes timely decisions.
• Measures self against standard of excellence; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Reacts well under pressure; Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Treats people with respect and consideration.
• Meets productivity standards; Strives to increase productivity; Completes tasks correctly and on time; Uses time efficiently; Aligns work with strategic goals; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Displays orientation to profitability.

Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.

More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:

Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, sauces and seasoning blends, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less.

With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. For more information, please visit www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person