Remote Manufacturing Controller - Strategic Finance Lead

CliftonLarsonAllen (CLA) Search has been exclusively retained by Florida Fresh Bamboo to identify a remote Controller to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a highly visible financial leadership role within a growing, purpose‑driven food manufacturing company. Florida Fresh Bamboo is a Florida‑based food manufacturer specializing in premium, jarred bamboo shoots, with a strong commitment to food safety, quality, and sustainable farming practices. The company differentiates itself through U.S. processing standards, transparent supply chains, and a mission‑focused approach to producing healthy, versatile food products for the market. The Controller role is intentionally designed to advance and strengthen the company’s accounting and financial operations. This individual will play a key role in establishing efficient systems, enhancing financial visibility, and supporting disciplined growth across a manufacturing and co‑packing environment with seasonal operating cycles Working closely with the President, the Controller will partner on financial strategy, operational insight, and planning—serving as a trusted advisor while maintaining hands‑on ownership of the accounting function. This role is 100% remote, with occasional operational engagement to support inventory visibility and financial accuracy. To learn more, click here: www.floridafreshbamboo.com What You’ll Do: • Partner closely with the President as a trusted financial advisor, providing timely insight, analysis, and visibility to support informed decision‑making and growth • Build, lead, and advance the company’s accounting function, establishing close cadence, reporting rhythms, and scalable workflows • Select and implement an ERP/accounting system, including chart of accounts design, transaction workflows, and reporting structure • Design, document, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across purchasing, AP, AR, inventory, and approvals • Own the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, AP, AR, accruals, reconciliations, and maintaining clean, audit‑ready books • Lead month‑end close and financial reporting, delivering accurate financial statements, variance analysis, and management reporting • Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital planning, and banking relationships to ensure liquidity through seasonal operating cycles • Establish and maintain manufacturing accounting discipline, including COGS, inventory valuation, product costing, and margin visibility • Implement and oversee inventory controls, coordinating with farm operations and co‑packers to validate inventory tracking and counts • Coordinate with outsourced CPA firms and external advisors, including payroll, tax compliance, and year‑end reporting What You’ll Need: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required. • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment with exposure to inventory, costing, and COGS strongly required (co-manufacturing/co-packing experience is a plus). • Proven ability to be hands-on across the full accounting cycle in a lean, fast-moving organization. • Experience implementing or improving accounting/ERP systems and establishing processes/controls. • Comfortable operating in a startup setting—building structure while adapting to evolving priorities and seasonal operating demands.