Title: Deputy Controller Location: Cedar Rapids United States, Philadelphia PA Full time Job Description Oversee enterprise-wide accounting operations, including financial reporting, technical accounting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. Lead strategic initiatives that support high‑quality financial reporting and operational excellence. Responsibilities - Lead and develop high-performing accounting and finance teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant reporting across multiple accounting frameworks. - Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing guidance on financial, accounting, and regulatory matters. - Drive operational efficiency by optimizing processes and building scalable, modern finance infrastructure. - Establish a strong regulatory and governance mindset with a high level of control consciousness. - Direct the design and evaluation of internal controls, monitoring, deficiency assessment, and remediation activities, including Management Assessment of Risk (MAR) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance. - Prepare materials of Audit Committee and act as liaison with external auditors. - Partner with business unit leaders, forecasting, and other functions to deliver insightful management reporting, capital planning, and performance analysis. - Provide technical accounting expertise and guidance on complex transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reinsurance arrangements, and other strategic initiatives. - Oversee financial close activities to meet regulatory and management reporting deadlines. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business - 15+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including leadership of large teams - Experience with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting, and U.S. Statutory accounting - Ability to guide organizations through change and build consensus among senior leaders - Proficient in general business software - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred Qualifications - Big Four public accounting experience valued - Experience with Oracle financial systems Working Conditions - This candidate is expected to work a Hybrid work schedule (Tuesdays-Thursdays) in one of our offices - Occasional Travel <10% - Occasional travel for business meetings and leadership engagements The Salary for this position generally ranges between $250,000 - $335,000 annually. Please note that the salary range is a good faith estimate for this position and actual starting pay is determined by several factors including qualifications, experience, geography, work location designation (in-office, hybrid, remote) and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law. Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company's discretion. What We Offer For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. Compensation Benefits - Competitive Pay - Bonus for Eligible Employees Benefits Package - Pension Plan - 401k Match - Employee Stock Purchase Plan - Tuition Reimbursement - Disability Insurance - Medical Insurance - Dental Insurance - Vision Insurance - Employee Discounts - Career Training & Development Opportunities Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits - Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service. - Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays). - Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars - Parental Leave - fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child. - Adoption Assistance - Employee Assistance Program - Back-Up Care Program - PTO for Volunteer Hours - Employee Matching Gifts Program - Employee Resource Groups - Inclusion and Diversity Programs - Employee Recognition Program - Referral Bonus Programs

Role Description Du hast ein Gespür für Zahlen und interessierst dich für Prozesse in der Lebensmittelproduktion? Als Produktionscontroller sorgst du dafür, dass unsere Produkte nicht nur qualitativ überzeugen, sondern auch wirtschaftlich optimal hergestellt werden. - Analyse, Interpretation und zielgerichtete Auswertung relevanter Produktionskennzahlen (u. a. Effizienz, Qualität, Produktivität) inklusive Ableitung konkreter Handlungsempfehlungen - Proaktive Identifikation und Realisierung von Optimierungspotenzialen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette - Weiterentwicklung und Standardisierung bestehender Reports, Dashboards und KPI-Systeme in ERP- und BI-Umgebungen - Mitwirkung an bereichsübergreifenden Projekten zur Steigerung von Operational Excellence und Lean-Management-Initiativen - Vertrauensvoller Sparringspartner für Betriebs- und Produktionsleitung bei operativen sowie strategischen Fragestellungen - Unterstützung bei der Implementierung, Steuerung und kontinuierlichen Verbesserung von Fertigungs- und Controllingprozessen - Erstellung fundierter Business Cases für CapEx- und Optimierungsprojekte - Funktion als SAP Key User inklusive Unterstützung der Fachbereiche, Optimierung bestehender System- und Reportingstrukturen sowie aktive Mitgestaltung von Digitalisierungsinitiativen - Mitwirkung bei Monats- und Jahresabschlüssen sowie Durchführung von Abweichungs- und Ad-hoc-Analysen Qualifications - Abgeschlossene kaufmännische Ausbildung oder BWL-Studium mit Schwerpunkt Controlling o.ä. - Erste praktische Erfahrung im Controlling; routinierter Umgang mit SAP und MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint) - Hohe Zahlenaffinität und analytisches Denkvermögen - Strukturierte, sorgfältige und eigenständige Denk- und Arbeitsweise - Kommunikationsstärke, teamorientiertes Arbeiten und sicheres Auftreten - Lösungsorientiertes und vorausschauendes Handeln Benefits - Sicherer Arbeitsplatz in einem krisensicheren erfolgreichen Unternehmen - Familiäres Betriebsklima, flache Hierarchien und kreative Gestaltungsspielräume - Leistungsgerechtes Gehalt plus Urlaubs- & Weihnachtsgeld - Jobrad, Aufmerksamkeiten zu persönlichen Anlässen (Geburtstag, Heirat oder Geburt) - Mitarbeitendenrabatte und Vergünstigungen - 30 Tage Urlaub und frei am 15.08., Weihnachten und Silvester Company Description Wir sind Bayerns größter Süßwaren- und Deutschlands größter Dragee-Hersteller und gehören seit 2014 zur Katjes International GmbH & Co. KG. Mit über 400 Mitarbeitenden produzieren wir im oberfränkischen Forchheim ein vielfältiges Produktsortiment. Unsere stark wachsende und breit distribuierte Marke Treets steht für Genuss, Natürlichkeit und Nachhaltigkeit – und begeistert schon jetzt als echte Love-Brand Dragee-Fans in vielen Ländern.

• Core Accounting & Compliance – AP, AR, GL, payroll, GAAP compliance, audit liaison, tax/regulatory filings. • Financial Planning & Analysis – Budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, variance analysis, KPI tracking. • Strategic Partnering & Leadership – Support business cases (growth, acquisitions, partnerships), advise CEO/board, implement systems, drive continuous improvement. • Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting. • Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. • Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to the executive team and board of directors. • Lead the budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and realistic budgets that align with company goals. • Manage cash flow and forecasting to ensure the company has the financial resources to meet its obligations and growth targets. • Analyze variances between actuals and budget, providing insights and recommendations for corrective actions. • Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including new product launches, market expansion, and potential partnerships. • Assist in developing and evaluating business cases for investments, acquisitions, and other growth opportunities. • Collaborate with the CEO and leadership team to set financial goals and KPIs, tracking progress and making adjustments as necessary. • Coordinate annual audits and act as the primary liaison with external auditors. • Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, tax filings, and reporting requirements. • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulations, and best practices. • Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to streamline processes, improve accuracy, and support scalability as the company grows. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial reporting, budgeting, and operational efficiency.

• Direct day-to-day operations across AR, AP, payroll (via Rippling), and cash management. • Lead close cycles to deliver rapid, accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements, leveraging our accounting support partners as needed. • Own the production, accuracy, and automation of Choozle's 13-week rolling cash flow model. • Serve as the primary liaison to our auditors to ensure an efficient annual GAAP audit, and to Accountant for annual tax filings. • Monitor Choozle's multi-state economic nexus footprint, ensuring compliance across sales and employment tax filings. • Partner hands-on in designing and building AI-augmented financial workflows, with appropriate human-in-the-loop review and controls. • Act as the internal sponsor for AI adoption — helping teams across the company identify where LLM-based tools create real leverage. • Partner with our data and BI teams to make Snowflake a trusted financial source of truth, consolidating billing pipelines from HubSpot, Salesforce, Stripe, and QBO.