Corporate Controller Vice President, Beyond Meat
$250-300k
More information about location
5 days a week in office (El Segundo, CA)
Producer of plant-based meat
Job no longer available
Producer of plant-based meat
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$250-300k
More information about location
5 days a week in office (El Segundo, CA)
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To create The Future of Protein.
Role
Who you are
- A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related business discipline is required
- CPA certificate designation is required
- 15 or more years of relevant experience with extensive public sector accounting and controllership experience in SOX compliant environments, ideally first within a Big Four accounting firm, followed by roles of increasing responsibility in a global public company environment
- Ability to oversee the timely close of financial statements to support the periodic filing of 10-Qs and 10-K
- International experience preferred, ideally both in Europe and Asia, and familiarity with leading remote teams
- A track record of progressively increasing responsibility and broader scale management including leading a high performing team and developing leaders from within
- Sound knowledge of financial activities, policies and processes, including consolidations, SEC reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley, and US GAAP compliance
- Demonstrated deep knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)Experience coordinating and managing external audit process
- Demonstrated track record of maintaining an effective system of internal controls in a public company
- Experience in environments of significant change and growth; leading the migration and integration of different reporting tools. Prior experience driving finance/accounting teams through digital transformation is preferred
- Experience working in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment would be preferred
- Ability to coach and develop others, create high performing teams, and has a reputation as a talent magnet
- Collaborative and learning orientated, with the agility to work effectively across multiple contexts
- Has strong executive presence, able to balance strategic decision making with the ability to “do the work” and get his or her hands dirty
- Has well-developed negotiation skills and business management acumen as related to solving complex accounting issues that have operational impacts
- Keen ability to communicate and implement the Company’s strategic financial vision while effectively anticipating, driving, and managing through change
- Strong IT systems aptitude (NetSuite, Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Experience desired in Cost Accounting, Commodity Cost Management, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
What the job involves
- The Vice President, Corporate Controller will serve as a proactive and strategic business partner to the CFO and be an integral part of strategic, financial, and operational decisions at Beyond Meat
- They are responsible for the Accounting and Financial Operations functions for the Company
- This includes accounting, tax, treasury, accounts payable, accounts receivable, insurance, internal control, and risk management
- The role is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, internal control, and management support for financial decision-making across company initiatives
- The VP, Corporate Controller will also play a transformative role in evolving our policies and procedures in support of our strategic growth initiatives
- Provide strong accounting and financial leadership to ensure the integrity of the financial statements and adherence to company policies and procedures
- As a member of the senior leadership team, support the development and execution of the strategic plan by proactively evolving our policies and procedures
- Lead an effective month-end close, including efforts to substantially streamline our existing processes, and provide analysis that fosters a deeper understanding of the business that impacts future performance
- Ensure business is structured in a tax-efficient and compliant manner
- Partner with the financial planning and analysis team in all aspects of preparing monthly financials for budget management and forecasting purposes
- Review and publish company financial statements and serve as a member of the Disclosure Committee to review the company’s quarterly and annual SEC filings
- Work closely with manufacturing plant operations on the accounting for production of inventory, variance analysis, and facilitate the migration to a standard costing system
- Assist in the preparation of presentations for quarterly board of directors meetings
- Perform financial analysis of external partnerships and contracts
- Maintain strong internal controls, manage the annual financial audit, and serve as the main point of contact with our external auditor
- Oversee the Enterprise Accounting System to provide accurate records of assets, liabilities, and financial transactions
- Foster an environment of doing the basics well, embracing continuous improvement, and delivering impactful insight and information
- Develop the long-term vision for ongoing financial systems evolution and help deliver on that vision
- Supervisory Duties:
- Manage a high performing team that is a trusted and valued custodian and business partner
- Accountable for developing talent through on-going performance feedback and career management coaching
- Conduct quarterly and yearly performance reviews of direct reports
- Mentor and develop team members, create succession plan, and identify/recruit key talent
- Set annual and quarterly department level KPIs
Our take
Beyond meat is a leader in the plant-based food market, pioneering a category that continues to see increased demand globally. While the initial excitement around vegan meats has faced some hurdles, Beyond Meat remain a key player, adaption to challenges by refining its products and messaging.
Beyond Meat's focus on creating healthier, more sustainable alternatives to animal protein has resulted in a suite of products such as Beyond Sausage, Beyond Meatballs, and its latest launch, Beyond Steak - products not only designed to taste great, but also contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and water consumption.
The company is expanding its footprint, with the launch of Beyond Steak in France. This move aligns with the brand's global growth strategy and taps into France's growing demand for plant-based alternatives. Additionally, Beyond Meat has partnered with the NBA to release a plant-based cookbook featuring recipes from top NBA stars. With these exciting development, Beyond Meat is sure to continue continue seeing growth on a global scale and it will be interesting to see what the company does next.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2018
$50m
SERIES H
Sep 2018
$6m
LATE VC
Total funding: $128m
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Ethan Brown
(President & CEO)Holds an MBA from Columbia University and an MPP with a focus on Environment from the University of Maryland.
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