Controller/Finance Manager

About Us:

In 1998 Vosges was founded as a way to open minds, spirits and palates through the medium of chocolate, inspiring us all to interact with the world in a more loving way. Every element, from our iconic purple boxes to the hand-tied ribbons adorning our high-art packaging, is designed to delight, inspire, and linger in memory long after the chocolate is gone.

The Mission

We are seeking a hands-on, high-integrity Controller to build and lead a modern, lean finance function in a chocolate manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for bringing financial clarity, discipline, and speed to decision-making during a critical pivot in our company’s history.

The right candidate will treat the finance function as their own blank canvas, architecting forward-looking systems and internal controls that transform the department into a high-impact strategic partner.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Foundation and Cleanup

• Own and improve the integrity of the balance sheet and P&L.
• Rationalize and simplify the chart of accounts to reflect the reality of the business.
• Establish accurate, timely monthly close processes and ensure inventory/cost accounting is reliable.

2. Build the Finance Engine

• Implement budgeting and rolling forecast processes across all departments.
• Build weekly cash forecasting and working capital visibility.
• Introduce practical cycles, such as Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP), to align the team.

3. Drive Profitability and Decision Support

• Develop SKU-level and channel-level profitability models.
• Analyze pricing, promotions, and wholesale economics; partner with sales and marketing to protect and grow margins.
• Translate raw data into clear, strategic recommendations for the CEO and leadership team.

4. Systems, Data, and AI Leverage

• Automate reporting and leverage modern tools, including AI, to accelerate analysis without adding headcount or complexity.
• Improve how data is captured and structured across systems to ensure a "single source of truth."

5. Leadership and Cross-Functional Partnership

• Act as the primary strategic partner to the CEO, providing the financial backbone for all major decisions.
• Raise the financial acumen of the entire organization, coaching managers on accountability and planning.

Qualifications

· Approximately 8 to 10 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance

· Strong foundation in accounting, including inventory and cost accounting

· Experience in consumer products, manufacturing, or a related environment preferred

· Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

· Demonstrated ability to build processes and systems in a lean environment

· Experience working in a turnaround, high growth, or entrepreneurial setting is a strong plus

· CPA is a plus but not required