Controller

Job Description

Primo Foods is a growing family-owned wholesale food distributor dedicated to providing high-quality products and outstanding service to foodservice customers across the Midwest. Primo Foods is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting and finance department. This role is ideal for a strategic, hands-on financial leader who can partner with ownership and senior leadership, strengthen processes, develop the team, and support the company's continued growth. The office is located in South Holland, IL. They offer a Hybrid Schedule: Four Days in Office, One Day Remote.

Position Summary

The Controller will oversee the company's accounting and financial operations, provide timely and accurate reporting, and deliver analysis that supports sound business decisions. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting knowledge with practical leadership, process improvement, and experience in an inventory-driven environment.

This individual will lead the department, with responsibility for team members supporting accounts payable, accounts receivable, and human resources, as well as an additional three to four employees through dotted-line relationships.

Experience and Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic financial partner to ownership and senior leadership.
• Lead the accounting and finance department, set priorities, establish accountability, and develop team capabilities.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to improve profitability, working capital, and operational performance.
• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable requirements.
• Oversee accounts payable and accou