Join the PAK
The Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.
30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.
DOES THE PROSPECT OF WORKING FOR A GROWING COMPANY APPEAL TO YOU?
OR HOW ABOUT MAKING A DIFFERENCE ON AN ACCOUNTING TEAM THAT WILL HELP US CONTINUE TO GROW???
DO YOU HAVE STRONG MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE?
ARE YOU EITHER A CPA OR CMA?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK FOR A COMPANY THAT VALUES CONTRIBUTION, TEAMWORK AND REWARDS PRODUCTIVITY?
HOW ABOUT WORK/LIFE BALANCE? IS THAT IMPORTANT TO YOU? CAUSE IT'S IMPORTANT TO US!
IF YOU'RE TIRED OF FEELING LIKE A NUMBER ON ONE OF THOSE SPREADSHEETS YOU SPEND SO MUCH TIME LOOKING AT, THINK ABOUT JOINING OUR TEAM!
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Corporate Controller is a senior financial leadership position responsible for the integrity of the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks. This individual leads the company’s accounting operations, including the production of periodic financial statements, maintenance of a robust system of accounting records, oversight of internal controls, and coordination of audit and compliance activities. The Controller is a key strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team, providing financial insight to support organizational decision-making, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.
This role demands a hands-on leader with deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, multi-entity consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and ERP systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven ability to scale accounting functions in complex, labor-intensive manufacturing environments while ensuring continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
Direct Reports
Up to 10, with varying roles within the accounting department
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field – Required
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) – Required
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration – Preferred
Experience:
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5–10 years in a leadership role (Controller or equivalent).
- Prior experience in public accounting (Big Four or mid-tier firm) highly desirable.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidation.
- Strong background in labor-based, consumer goods, or contract manufacturing environments.
- Proven experience supporting audit processes, tax compliance, and cross-functional leadership collaboration.
- Demonstrated success leading accounting transformations and process improvement initiatives.
Technology Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, macros).
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics (GP, NAV, Business Central), Great Plains, or NetSuite.
- Familiarity with business intelligence and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
Communication & Leadership:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Effective team leader with the ability to mentor, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
- High level of integrity, judgment, and personal accountability.
Physical Capabilities
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. May need to lift or move weight up to 20lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
MISCELLANEOUS
Travel: Minimal if any Vehicle (own): N/A Tools (own): N/A
Technology (own): Smart Phone helpful
Position Responsibilities-Tasks-Deliverables
An individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.
- Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Ensure accurate, timely, and complete preparation of financial statements and reports for internal stakeholders, external auditors, regulatory bodies, and lenders.
- Maintain and continuously improve internal control systems to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with SOX-like standards and risk management best practices.
- Oversee tax compliance and liaise with external advisors on federal, state, and local tax matters.
- Lead annual financial statement audit and coordinate related PBC (Prepared By Client) documentation and audit deliverables.
- Oversee financial consolidations and intercompany transactions across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate eliminations and allocations.
- Implement process improvements and drive automation of manual accounting activities to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Support ERP system optimization and integration efforts; oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity across platforms.
- Monitor and interpret changes in accounting guidance, ensuring timely adoption and communication of implications to leadership.
- Develop and mentor accounting staff, fostering a high-performance culture and continuous professional development.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, HR, Supply Chain, and EHS to support strategic initiatives and organizational performance goals.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Timeliness & Accuracy of Financial Reporting: All financial closes and reporting completed on time, with minimal post-close adjustments.
- Audit & Compliance: Successful annual audits with minimal findings; full compliance with all tax and regulatory obligations.
- Process Efficiency: Implementation of streamlined and standardized processes across all entities; quantifiable improvements in close cycle time.
- Team Development: Positive engagement scores, low turnover, and well-defined succession plans within the accounting function.
- Internal Controls: Effective control environment with no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies.
