Controller

Benefits:


- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance






ABOUT SNACK INNOVATIONS





Snack Innovations, Inc. is the parent of Drizzilicious, a fast-growing better-for-you snack brand built around premium rice cakes and popcorn. We are in the early stages of building a world-class finance and accounting function. This Controller hire is one of our most consequential: the person in this seat will lay the foundation that everything else gets built on.





THE OPPORTUNITY





This is a foundation-building role, not a maintenance role. You will be the first true Controller at Snack Innovations, stepping into a small but capable team (an AP/AR function and a staff accountant) and immediately taking ownership of their day-to-day leadership and long-term development. At the same time, you will build the accounting infrastructure (chart of accounts, general ledger, internal controls, audit-ready processes, SOPs) largely from scratch, help implement a new ERP, and partner with the CFO to implement the tools and systems that will power a world-class accounting function.





This is a rare opportunity to be the architect of something built right from the start. We are committed to growing a strong, high-performing accounting team around this role, and the Controller will be central to shaping that team's culture, capability, and trajectory.





The right candidate has done this before in CPG or consumer products. They know what good looks like, lead with coaching and accountability, and are energized by building rather than inheriting.





KEY RESPONSIBILITIES





Accounting Infrastructure & General Ledger





Design and implement a chart of accounts that supports both accurate financial reporting and forward-looking business analysis

Build the general ledger from the ground up, including structure, coding conventions, and maintenance protocols

Own all journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and period-end workpapers

Drive a clean, efficient monthly close process targeting 5 business days





AP/AR Team Leadership & Operations





Directly lead and develop the AP/AR team and staff accountant by setting clear expectations, coaching performance, and building a culture of accuracy and accountability

Oversee all AP and AR operations end-to-end, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and deduction resolution

Partner with the CFO to evaluate and implement AP and payment automation tools (e.g., Ramp, Bill.com) that reduce manual work and strengthen controls

Build scalable workflows, approval hierarchies, and documentation standards that grow with the team

Build processes and controls for trade deduction management and chargeback reconciliation





ERP Implementation & Financial Infrastructure



Serve as the accounting lead on the ERP implementation, partnering with the CFO and implementation team to ensure the system is configured to support the business

Define the accounting structure within the ERP, including chart of accounts setup, cost center design, and reporting hierarchies

Own the data migration process for accounting records, ensuring accuracy and integrity through go-live

Build integrations between the ERP and adjacent systems (AP automation, trade management, banking, payroll) to minimize manual workflows

Develop the reporting and financial controls infrastructure within the ERP to support close, audit readiness, and investor reporting





Audit Readiness & Internal Controls



Establish a controls framework appropriate for a growth-stage company preparing for its first external audit

Design and document internal controls across the close, AP/AR, inventory, and financial reporting processes

Lead the company through its inaugural external audit, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and owning all PBC deliverables

Maintain GAAP compliance across all accounting operations and stay current on relevant standard updates





SOPs & Process Documentation



Build the company's accounting SOP library from scratch, covering close, reconciliations, AP/AR, inventory, and reporting

Document processes in a way that supports scalability, auditability, and onboarding of future team members

Drive continuous improvement across financial operations as the business scales



Cost Accounting & Inventory



Establish product costing methodology and maintain standard costs across the Drizzilicious SKU portfolio

Own inventory valuation, COGS accounting, and variance analysis

Partner with Operations and Supply Chain on inventory tracking, cycle counts, and reconciliation





Trade Promotion Management





Support the build-out of a Trade Promotion Management (TPM) solution in partnership with the CFO and Sales team

Establish accounting treatment and accrual methodology for trade spend, slotting, and promotional allowances

Work with the AR team to ensure accurate deduction coding and clean reconciliation to TPM actuals





Financial Reporting & Investor Partnership



Prepare accurate monthly GAAP financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) on a timely close cadence

Produce monthly reporting packages for ownership in partnership with the CFO

Develop and maintain reporting templates and financial controls that support both operational management and investor oversight





QUALIFICATIONS





Required






- 8+ years of progressive accounting experience; minimum 2 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller seat
- Direct people leadership experience, with a proven ability to develop, coach, and retain accounting staff at multiple levels
- CPG, food & beverage, or consumer products background, with a strong preference for product-based businesses with retail distribution and trade spend complexity
- Proven experience building accounting infrastructure in an early-stage, lean, or carve-out environment, rather than simply inheriting a mature function
- Experience evaluating and implementing AP/payment automation tools (e.g., Ramp, Bill.com, or similar); comfort partnering with a CFO on systems decisions
- Track record of successfully preparing a company for and executing its first external audit
- Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting; experience advising on CPG-specific topics such as trade/variable consideration, slotting, and inventory valuation
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to build and maintain financial models and reporting templates


Preferred



CPA preferred (active or inactive)

Hands-on ERP implementation experience preferred; must be comfortable serving as the finance and accounting functional lead through go-live, not just an end user

Experience at an investor-backed company with monthly reporting requirements

Prior exposure to trade promotion management (TPM) systems and deduction reconciliation workflows

Big Four or regional public accounting background with CPG, consumer goods, or manufacturing clients

Experience in a founder- or investor-led environment where process creation was part of the job



WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR



You are a builder and a people leader. You have seen the inside of companies where the foundation was solid and ones where it was not, and you know exactly what it takes to get there. You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. You invest in the people around you, and you understand that building a great accounting team is just as important as building great processes.





You are rigorous about controls and documentation, practical enough to prioritize the right things at the right time, and energized by greenfield environments. This role is not for someone who needs a fully staffed team or an existing playbook. It is for someone who sees that as the upside.





COMPENSATION & BENEFITS



Competitive base salary commensurate with experience

Annual performance bonus tied to individual and company results

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Hybrid flexibility with NJ office presence





Skills:

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Library, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Actuals, Automation, Balance Sheet, Bank Management, Billing, Business Analysis, Business Support, Cadence, Cash Applications, Cash Flow, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chargebacks, Coaching, Consumer Packaged Goods, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), Credit and Collections, Data Migration, Dental Insurance, Design Document, Documentation, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Employee Retention, External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Modeling, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Food and Beverage Industry, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Health Insurance, Internal Audit, Inventory Costs, Inventory Cycle Counts, Inventory Reports, Investor Relations, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Onboarding, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations Management, Process Development, Process Improvement, Product Costing, Profit & Loss Statements, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Reporting Skills, Retail, Sales, Scalable System Development, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Stock Keeping Unit (SKU), Supply Chain Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Accounting, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Vision Plan



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