Controller

Apothecarie

Controller

Salt lake City, UT
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Kudo is a fast-growing food manufacturer serving both B2B and B2C markets , with products sold through major retailers, distributors, and eCommerce platforms. As we continue to expand, we're looking for a Corporate Controller with 5-10 years' of experience who can bring a mix of hands-on execution and strategic financial leadership to support our dynamic growth.

    The Role:

    As our Corporate Controller , you will be responsible for building and optimizing our financial processes while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and profitability. This is a high-impact role where you will oversee accounting, financial reporting, inventory costing, and internal controls —with an eye toward scalability. You'll be a key strategic partner to the CFO, helping to drive financial decision-making in a rapidly evolving business.

    This role requires a CPA, 5-10 years of experience , and strong expertise in manufacturing, eCommerce, and large retailer financial operations.

    What You'll Do:

    Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations

    • Own the financial close process, reporting, and controls —ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
    • Develop and maintain scalable accounting processes to support growth and evolving business needs.
    • Implement and improve cost accounting methodologies for accurate product costing and margin analysis.

    Scaling Financial Systems & Processes

    • Identify and implement financial systems improvements , including ERP enhancements.
    • Help build dashboards and KPIs to track sales performance, COGS, and operational efficiency.
    • Support fundraising, investor reporting, and financial modeling as needed.

    Leadership & Culture

    • Lead and develop a lean but effective accounting team that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
    • Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CFO and executive team.
    • Bring a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, willing to dive into the details while keeping a strategic mindset.

    What You Bring:

    • CPA required (or equivalent experience in corporate accounting).
    • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, CPG, retail, or eCommerce finance.
    • Strong cost accounting and inventory management expertise.
    • Hands-on experience with large retailers, financial operations and eCommerce platforms.
    • Startup or high-growth company experience preferred - ability to build and improve processes, not just manage them.
    • Proficiency in ERP systems (QBO, NetSuite, SAP, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
    • Ability to balance tactical execution with big-picture strategy in a fast-moving environment.
    • Strong leadership and communication skills —able to collaborate across teams and drive financial excellence.

    Why Join Us?

    • Opportunity to build and scale financial processes in a fast-growing company.
    • Hybrid work environment (balance of remote and in-office in Utah).
    • Competitive salary + performance-based bonuses.
    • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k).
    • Fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture with high visibility and impact.

    If you're an ambitious finance leader who thrives in a high-growth, hands-on environment, we want to hear from you!