Controller
- $180,000 - $200,000
- Deer Valley, UT
Be the Controller driving growth & audit readiness for a top national food company | Hybrid in Park City. Join a passionate, entrepreneurial culture with strong backing and a clear growth trajectory.
A bit about us:
A rapidly growing, PE-backed food brand with nationwide distribution is looking for a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function and build scalable financial infrastructure. The company is a category leader in better-for-you products and is expanding across retail and e-commerce channels. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, entrepreneurial team making an impact in the food space.
Why join us?
This is a chance to step into a high-impact Controller role with a PE-backed food brand that’s exploding in growth. You’d be the CFO’s right hand, leading the accounting team and building the financial foundation for big moves ahead. The culture is entrepreneurial, outdoorsy, and mission-driven — plus, the role is hybrid in Park City, UT, offering both career upside and lifestyle.
Job Details
The Role
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will oversee accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and prepare the organization for continued growth and a potential transaction. This high-impact role requires both technical accounting expertise and leadership skills to mentor a growing team.
Responsibilities
Lead all core accounting functions (GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets).
Manage and develop a team of three accountants, driving accuracy and efficiency.
Oversee month-end close and timely US GAAP reporting.
Own external audit process and build scalable internal controls.
Support treasury, cash flow forecasting, and risk management/insurance coverage.
Deliver financial reporting tailored to private equity stakeholders.
Contribute to audit readiness, debt covenant compliance, and board deliverables.
Play a key role in due diligence, Quality of Earnings, and exit preparation.
Optimize ERP systems (NetSuite) and accounting processes for automation and scale.
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and sales on cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ in a leadership role.
Background in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing required.
Experience in private equity–backed companies and transaction support highly valued.
ERP expertise (NetSuite preferred) and familiarity with reporting tools (Vena).
Strong communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will oversee accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and prepare the organization for continued growth and a potential transaction. This high-impact role requires both technical accounting expertise and leadership skills to mentor a growing team.
Responsibilities
Lead all core accounting functions (GL, revenue recognition, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets).
Manage and develop a team of three accountants, driving accuracy and efficiency.
Oversee month-end close and timely US GAAP reporting.
Own external audit process and build scalable internal controls.
Support treasury, cash flow forecasting, and risk management/insurance coverage.
Deliver financial reporting tailored to private equity stakeholders.
Contribute to audit readiness, debt covenant compliance, and board deliverables.
Play a key role in due diligence, Quality of Earnings, and exit preparation.
Optimize ERP systems (NetSuite) and accounting processes for automation and scale.
Partner cross-functionally with supply chain, operations, and sales on cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA strongly preferred.
15+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ in a leadership role.
Background in CPG, food & beverage, or manufacturing required.
Experience in private equity–backed companies and transaction support highly valued.
ERP expertise (NetSuite preferred) and familiarity with reporting tools (Vena).
Strong communication skills and ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.