Controller - CoreFX Ingredients

CoreFX Ingredients

Nutrition is the foundation for optimal health and performance, playing a crucial role in fueling our bodies and supporting overall cognitive function. As an evolved nutrition company, we nourish and nurture bodies and minds with a purpose-driven and authentic approach to holistic wellness. Our technology platform delivers effective nutrition through science that is customizable to your exact needs. Our Customer-First Philosophy guides our every decision—centering our business around trust, transparency, collaboration, and responsiveness. We are ready to show you what customer-first really means.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Controller will be responsible for GL oversight, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. This is a key leadership role that requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to drive financial performance and efficiency.

Principal Duties as Controller:

•  Support the production of monthly reporting sourced from data warehouse to generate analytics related to statistical, financial, and accounting reporting.
•  Analyze monthly results and provide feedback to business unit teams on key variances relating to sales volume, price, mix, purchases, discounts, and payroll.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly board of director meetings by analyzing variances within financial and operational metrics.
• Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Coordinate and lead the monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in conjunction with external auditors.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Manage cash flow and working capital to optimize liquidity and support business operations.
• Coordinate audits and tax filings, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance in financial practices.
• Responsible for the annual budget, creating financial models, and updating rolling forecasts.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to guide business decisions and ensure financial stability and growth.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Lead the annual budgeting and planning process, working closely with department heads and executive management.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making and drive operational improvements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing leadership, guidance, and professional development opportunities.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis and support to finance and operations projects as needed.
• Support the production of the monthly reporting source.
• Work with Leadership to refine metrics; collect, report, and analyze performance metrics and propose actions for business improvements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, including Senior Management, Operations, and Purchasing.

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance (CPA designation is highly desirable).
• 7-10 years of experience in a similar role
• Must possess exceptional Excel skills and ability to work with software databases.
• Experience with FP&A-related software platforms (e.g., Odoo, Planning and Budgeting, Essbase, Power BI, or other multi-dimensional database query tools)
• Financial modeling and forecasting experience
• High attention to detail, focused, thorough, and accurate.
• Works effectively and maintains good working relationships with all levels of management, customers, suppliers, and employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Successfully manages and prioritizes large volumes of data and information.
• Skilled in the management of financial staff.