About the Opportunity
Interstate Meat Distributors, Inc. is seeking a Controller to join our management team. Working closely with the General Manager, the Controller will lead day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, strategic planning, corporate compliance, and process improvement while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial operations. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, a thorough understanding of GAAP, and a passion for driving operational excellence in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Company Overview
Interstate Meat Distributors is a privately owned and operated, 3rd generation meat processor. We specialize in grain, grass and organic ground beef products, as well as grass fed steaks and ground pork products. We supply products to most major grocery retailers as well as the food service industry.
What sets us apart is our ability to be customer focused. We operate a flat organization, where teamwork and communication are key to our success. If you are looking for a fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued, this is the place for you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with leadership to analyze financial data, monitor performance, and support decision-making
- Help define future state of accounting and finance workflows, controls and systems. Coordinate and manage any required changes or implementations
- Develop and maintain internal controls, budgets and financial processes to mitigate risk and drive performance
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing training and professional development
- Manage full-cycle accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory, Revenue Recognition, Payroll and Cash Management
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Maintain fixed asset schedules, depreciation, and related reporting
- Prepare and review complex journal entries to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Serve as the primary point of contact for external financial partners, auditors and management of the audit processes
- Manage tax forms, registrations, licenses, etc. to ensure preparation is accurate and submitted timely
Qualifications of the role:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum 8 years of finance/accounting experience and team management
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems
- Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
Preferred
· Certified Public Accountant
· Bilingual – Spanish and English speaking
Benefits
· 401(k)
· Health Insurance
· Paid Time Off
· Vision Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Life Insurance
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Education:
Experience:
- finance/accounting: 8 years (Required)
Language:
- English/Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Public Accountant (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
