Corporate Controller

Company Description

At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don’t hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago.

We’re everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren’t buzzwords, they’re expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands: Jack Link’s®, Lorissa’s™ Organic Snacks, Golden Island®, BiFi®, Peperami® and KOOEE!® to name a few, there’s nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it.

Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that’s full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks.

Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks.

Job Description

The Corporate Controller will be responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting and financial reporting, ensuring the integrity of financial controls and systems across the global organization.

The Corporate Controller serves as a key member of management. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, he or she will work closely with the global finance organization and other business partners across the Company. This position will have leadership responsibility over a team of twelve professionals, with two direct reports, in the areas corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, and be a key contributor to the implementation of SAP S4 Hana throughout the organization. Additionally, he or she will provide oversight, guidance and direction to the international finance team, specifically in the areas of US GAAP, reporting requirements, and statutory audits, among others. Within these areas, you and your team will complete the financial statement close and consolidation process, prepare the Company’s annual financial statements, complete external audits, build and maintain reporting data, update accounting and control policy standards, interpret US GAAP guidance, and update business and accounting control processes.

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

Hire and train qualified staff to meet requirements while providing performance-related feedback. Collaborate with each direct report to create a professional development plan and work closely with these individuals by providing the coaching and motivation needed to succeed.Responsible for maintaining a system of internal accounting controls, maintaining general ledger accounts and related activities to produce accurate and timely financial statements and reports, for US GAAP and internal purposes.

• Oversee period-end close processes globally, including the consolidation of global financial results in compliance with US GAAP.
• Act as a key liaison with the Company’s external auditors and oversee the completion of the consolidated US GAAP audit.
• Work closely with international finance teams on the timely completion of local statutory audits.
• Oversee and maintain the development of a control documentation and operating effectiveness testing process across the Company.
• ·artner effectively with other finance team members and non-accounting functions to drive automation, process enhancements, and improved controls.
• Accountable to ensure consistent compliance with corporate accounting principles and procedures in full compliance with US GAAP.
• Subject matter expert to make decisions, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines while maintaining the highest level of standards for completeness and accuracy.
• Act as a technical resource for the Company on US GAAP matters, including:
  • Effectively researching, identifying and interpreting emerging accounting matters as issued by the FASB, SEC and other regulatory bodies, determining the impact on current operations and the financial accounting environment and communicating these matters to key management;
  • Researching complex and/or new transactions (e.g., new or revised contracts, terms of new customer arrangements, new revenue streams) to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify and implement upgrades to the Company’s financial information systems, including the automation of processes and workflows where possible.
• Provide oversight and guidance throughout the global implementation of S4 Hana, ensuring that processes and controls are established following best practices and are in compliance with US GAAP.
• Participate in other projects as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with public accounting experience and CPA designation
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with increasing responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial management
• Exceptional foresight and objectivity, as well as a proven capacity for rendering mature business decisions within a non-bureaucratic, team-oriented environment
• Experience working with multinational organizations, foreign currencies, and a demonstrated commitment to developing consistent processes throughout the organization
• Ability to translate strategies into operational objectives and projects, and bring them to closure
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, communicate progress, and meet deadlines
• Adept communicator with both financial and non-financial managers and executives
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders to act (through effective communications, presentations, and business partnering)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred
• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience with increasing responsibility across accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and financial management
• Experience working with enterprise financial systems and ERP platforms, such as SAP
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning and analysis, regulatory compliance, and internal control frameworks

Additional Information

The starting salarie for this role is $160,000.00 - $190,000.00. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of  Link Snacks Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Link Snacks provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to twenty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Link Snacks provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Link Snacks is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.