Controller

Controller

The Controller will be a key player with the plant management team by providing key analysis and insights to guide decision-making, as well as taking a leadership role in challenging the plant to improve financial performance. This individual will provide strong leadership and partnership to the plant and leadership teams to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to enable the plant management team to meet their financial goals and objectives. The Controller will ensure all plant and business accounting / reporting, compliance is maintained done in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with So Good So You policies.

The ideal candidate will also help guide business and financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, enforcing and recommending implementation of accounting policies and procedures to effectively manage working capital. and accounting processes and procedures. The Controller is part of our leadership team that is deeply committed to the mission and the joy of body & planet. So Good So You is on a high growth trajectory and highly values leaders with the desire, drive, and collaboration to help shape the future of the company.

$100,000 - $140,000 a year

At So Good So You, it is our mission to care for our body and the planet. We also believe that work should be enjoyable. We have a fun and high-performing environment rooted in doing more good together, celebrating curiosity, and focusing on what matters. This value set is the secret behind our incredible growth, amazing team, and why the future looks even better.

Oversees daily operations of the accounting department, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting and cash management

Directs and coordinates annual budget and quarterly forecasting functions

Monitors and analyze monthly operating results against budget

Establish and maintain Cost Accounting standards for all inventory items

Responsible for the hiring, training, and performance management of the department staff

Manages the preparation of all financial reports, historical and future forecasts in accordance with US GAAP

Works with other department leadership to achieve company goals and objectives

Develops and periodically updates short and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures

Serves on resource allocation committee and other company committees or teams, as desired and necessary

Manages financial and tax audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements

Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal regulatory reporting requirements

Responsible for maintaining a food safe work environment and in the event it is perceived that it is compromised, action is to be taken which includes stopping the process and notifying the production supervisor, assistant supervisor, or lead on duty

Understands and upholds B Corp principles which consider all stakeholder groups : community, customers, environment, governance and workers.

You have a passion for the So Good So You brand and are motivated by the idea of taking the company to the next level

You obsess over the ensuring the company has financial and accounting infrastructure in place to support the company's ability to scale and respond to the business needs

You have deep expertise in building building processes and procedures, leading high-performing teams,, and driving flawless execution

You are proactive and entrepreneurial, behaving with integrity and transparency

You can lead & influence internal and external teams to deliver results through clear, concise communication

You are momentum and results-oriented and this trickles down to your team and peers

You display a high level of curiosity, proactiveness and creative resourcefulness that helps solve problems, connects the dots and guides smart decision making

You don't know everything, but, you are confident in your ability to learn almost anything

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Your cover letter should answer the question : "How do you embody our motto of For the Love of Body & Planet in your life"

More about So Good So You

So Good So You is a leading brand of premium plant-based functional beverages in the exciting natural & better-for-you food and beverage industry. Founded in 2014 in Minneapolis, SGSY was featured in 2022 for the third consecutive year in the INC5000 list of fastest-growing privately-held companies in the US, growing 425% in the last 3 years. SGSY's industry-leading premium probiotic wellness shots are carried in over 14,000 locations nationwide in all 50 states throughout the US. As a mission-driven brand that does all things For the Love of Body and Planet, SGSY became a B Corp in early 2023, officially codifying its commitment to optimizing the brand's social and environmental impact. A WBENC-certified majority female-owned business, SGSY advocates for social justice and closing the opportunity gap within minority communities. The current workforce is 67% female and 46% BIPOC, with 50% of managers across all levels being female. Additionally, SGSY actively seeks to hire and support the career growth of minority, BIPOC, and diversity candidates.

For the Love of Body and Planet

Our company believes that we are So Good, Together and strives to inspire an active lifestyle that is in harmony with the environment that starts with embracing a lifestyle based predominantly on plant-based foods, reducing our waste and being conscious of our carbon footprint. We operate a renewable energy powered Zero Waste manufacturing facility. We believe in the power of community surrounding yourself with healthy, happy people exponentially increases your chances of being healthy and happy too! We are following our passions and are committed to supporting our community our employees, families, friends and customers to find and follow their own passions!