Lead financial performance. Drive transformation. Help shape our global growth.

ZIWI is a New Zealand-born, globally recognised premium pet nutrition brand and a leader in air-dried pet nutrition. With ambitious growth plans across North America and international markets, we're looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our finance leadership team.

This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of key financial operations across North America while helping shape the future of ZIWI's global finance systems, processes and capabilities.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Lead financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, cashflow forecasting and working capital management.

• Oversee treasury, tax compliance, internal controls, risk management and external audits across the US and Canada.

• Drive continuous improvement and optimisation of financial systems, processes and reporting.

• Play a key role in global finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation (Microsoft D365), system upgrades and digital tools.

• Partner with senior leaders across Sales and Operations to deliver meaningful financial insights and support business decisions.

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of finance professionals, building capability and a high-performance culture.

What you'll bring:

• A degree in Accounting, Finance or Business, with CPA, CMA or equivalent experience preferred.

• Strong financial controllership experience in a commercially driven FMCG or similar environment.

• Expertise in financial reporting, cashflow management, financial controls and regulatory compliance.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving and financial modelling skills, including advanced Excel capability.

• Experience leading teams and driving process, systems and operational improvements.

• A strategic mindset, with the ability to balance strong financial governance with commercial priorities.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is advantageous.

Why ZIWI?

At ZIWI, we're on an ambitious journey to become the world's leading ultra-premium pet food brand. You'll be joining a growing international business where you can make a genuine impact, influence global finance practices and help build the foundations for our next stage of growth.

Our purpose is to bring joy and peace of mind to pets and their guardians, and our values of Kindness, Ingenuity, Willingness and Innovation guide how we work together.

Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Employment: Full-time, permanent
Hybrid: Flexible working from home 2 days per week

Ready to make your mark on a growing global business? We'd love to hear from you!

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