Controller

Newton CFV located in Sebastian, Florida, a Middleby Company, is a rapidly growing organization. Newton CFV collaborates with globally recognized equipment manufacturers, beverage suppliers, convenience store chains and restaurants to build and incorporate CFV technology in beverage dispensing and sanitizing systems.

Position Summary

The Controller serves as a trusted financial advisor to the President and leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to support organizational growth, profitability, and long-term business objectives. This role is responsible for directing all accounting and financial operations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit coordination. The Controller leads the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, analyzes financial performance, and delivers timely, accurate financial data to support informed business decisions. This position ensures compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies while continuously improving financial processes and controls to enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

· Lead company efforts to plan and optimize the organization’s financial performance.

· Lead company efforts to update ERP system, drive productivity improvements and business simplification throughout the organization.

· Act as a strategic partner to the executive leadership team by providing financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the organization.

· Set vision to guide the growth and address changing needs of the company.

· Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to all relevant stakeholders while maintaining an environment of internal controls to minimize risk of a material misstatement, fraud, or audit deficiency.

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements and filings while adhering to GAAP standards.

· Monitor and analyze the financial performance of the company compared to budget / forecast and implement changes to improve results.

· Maintain scalable accounting and control processes, with clearly defined roles and responsibilities.

· Develop and supervise the staff, monitor staff performance, and evaluate department effectiveness.

· Improve overall operation and productivity of the corporation and safeguard the assets of the corporation.

· In cooperation with President & Human Resources, develop compensation, and other benefit packages to maximize their effect while controlling costs.

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with MBA preferred

· CMA or CPA certification a plus 

· Strong leadership, analytical, quantitative, problem solving, technical and communication skills.

· Proven ability to successfully lead change initiatives and effectively interface with a management team.

· Progressive experience up to a Controller equivalent position strongly preferred.

· Technical accounting skills combined with process aptitude and demonstrated “scale up” in a growth or high change business environment.

· Demonstrated skills in leading and developing teams. Using strong communication skills in a collaborative environment.

Work Environment

This position is primarily performed in an office environment within a manufacturing facility and requires frequent use of computers and standard office equipment. The Controller works closely with executive leadership, department managers, and corporate finance while managing multiple priorities and meeting critical deadlines. Occasional visits to the production floor and limited travel to other company locations may be required. Extended hours may be necessary during month-end close, budgeting, audits, and other peak business periods.