We have a fantastic opportunity for a Controller position for a large food manufacturing company. The ideal candidate will have cost accounting experience and understand compliance rules and regulations. The role involves overseeing many different departments and large projects while handling a team of three direct reports from senior managers in the following sectors: compliance, logistics, and warehouse. This position with be on-site out of East LA and will be an integral part of my clients energetic and fast paced work culture.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the close and financial reporting activities for the Company
- Ensure proper financial controls and compliance are in place and completed
- Provide technical accounting guidance and oversight for the organization including cost accounting ad cost structure functions
- Identify and implement systems, tools and process changes to streamline the work of the Accounting function to support growth of the company cost-effectively and improve controls
- Create and oversee the company's annual budget
- Create and foster a growth and improvement mindset by managing, coaching, and developing direct reports as well as mentoring and monitoring development goals for the entire accounting department
- Participate in strategic initiatives that optimize and enhance the operations of the accounting and other departments including identifying and implementing new opportunities for process and productivity improvements
- Must be able to travel up to 20%
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 7-10+ years of accounting experience, food manufacturing industry experience preferred
- CPA license preferred
- Previous experience overseeing a budget at $250M+
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision making skills
- Self-motivated and proactive mindset
Benefits:
- Competitive Salary and bonus
- Health, dental, vision, and medical insurance
- Leadership opportunities
If you are interested in this position, please apply!
