Imagine Your Day as Our Controller
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Picture this: You start your day with a fresh cup of coffee, reviewing the company’s financial pulse — from bank balances to the latest P&L statements. You’re the trusted financial steward for Poppies Bakeries LLC, ensuring every number tells the right story.
What You’ll Get
- The opportunity to own and lead all accounting operations for two dynamic brands.
- A close partnership with our COO, working together to manage treasury functions and strategic financial decisions.
- Hands-on involvement in shaping budgets, forecasts, and KPIs that guide company success.
- A role with authority and trust, including signing checks, approving expenses, and safeguarding our financial health.
- A collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts operations, investments, and growth opportunities.
- The chance to wear multiple hats—from overseeing payroll and benefits administration to working with auditors, insurers, and banks.
What We Expect From You
- Full command of A/R, A/P, bank reconciliations, vendor payments, and monthly financial reporting.
- Confidence in running credit checks and approving new customer accounts.
- The ability to analyze performance and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Comfort navigating ERP systems (QuickBooks)and producing clear, accurate, and timely reports.
- A proactive approach to expense control, tax filings, and year-end close in collaboration with auditors and CPAs.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to approve or deny expenses as needed.
- The flexibility to step in as backup to HR for payroll, 401(k), and health care plan administration.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
- Strong grasp of accounting principles, reporting standards, and ERP systems (SAP knowledge is a plus).
- Proven ability to partner with senior management and influence key business decisions.
- A detail-oriented, ethical, and collaborative mindset — you’re as comfortable in the numbers as you are in strategy discussions.
Why You’ll Love It Here
At Poppies Bakeries, we believe numbers are more than figures on a page — they’re the foundation of smart decisions and sustainable growth. Here, your voice matters. You’ll work in a culture that values integrity, trust, and collaboration, with leadership that listens and empowers you to make an impact. And because we know success comes from balance, we support both your professional ambitions and personal well-being.