Controller Job at Lakanto

Lakanto Lehi, UT

About Saraya USA – Lakanto:

We’re a fast-growing company full of innovation. Come grow with us! The Lakanto brand is a Monk Fruit Sweetener, Sugar Alternative/Replacement. We started in 2015 with our core ‘Classic’ white sugar replacement. Now, fast forward 6+ years later, we have over 65 delicious products made with our sweetener. We sell Lakanto sweetener, baking mixes, syrups and ready to eat snacks to grocery chains all over the US; Whole Foods, Sprouts, Harmons, Walmart, Kroger, Smiths, Costco, Albertsons, Sam’s Club, + more.

The Position:

We are looking for someone who is highly organized, loves to be challenged, is passionate about their work, and who has solid communication, technology, analytical and management skills.

The Controller will need the ability to work with external auditors, manage the Accounting team in hand with the Accounting Manager, and be a subject matter expert on proper accounting treatment for all aspects of the business within a manufacturing environment.

Some tasks might look like:

  • Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
  • Financial Statement preparation for internal and external reporting.
  • Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes
  • Coordinating activities of external auditors
  • Direct Accounting department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
  • Overseeing regulatoryreporting, frequently including tax planning and compliance
  • Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff
  • Other duties as assigned

The Opportunity:

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a small, focused business environment with the unique challenges of supporting a newly implemented ERP.

The Ideal Candidate:

  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Licensed CPA / MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
  • Previous experience in public accounting highly valued, 5+ years experience preferred.
  • Experience with Inventory Audits
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with Cost Accounting
  • Expertise in US GAAP and IFRS reporting
  • Some experience in Tax preparation
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits & Company Perks:

  • 27 Paid Days Off in Your First Year (12 Paid Holidays and 15 PTO)
  • Excellent Medical, Vision & Dental
  • We pay 80% of premiums for you, your spouse & your family in the first year
  • Voluntary Short & Long Term Disability
  • Optional 401K
  • Optional HSA Matching Program
  • Company Fridge Stocked with Free Healthy Snacks & Drinks
  • Monthly & Quarterly Team Building Activities
  • Free Lakanto Products
  • Free On-site Gym, Yoga & Spin Rooms
  • Meaningful Work for a Company Doing Good in the World!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Lehi, UT: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location




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