Senior Cost Accountant; Assistant Controller title

Position: Senior Cost Accountant (Assistant Controller title)
Sr. Cost Accountant (Assistant Controller Title)

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Location:

Fresno, CA (On-site) Industry:
Food Manufacturing Salary Range:
$100,000 per year (Salary based on experience, education, and skill set)
Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented
Assistant Controller
to join our growing team in the
Food Manufacturing
industry.
The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and maintaining robust financial controls. This is an on-site role that will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.

Provide insightful financial analysis to assist management in decision-making, including variance analysis, cost management, and trend forecasting.

Assist in the preparation of budget forecasts and financial projections for food manufacturing operations.

Month-End & Year-End Close:
Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.

Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure timely completion of the close process.

Prepare and review journal entries and reconciliations for general ledger accounts.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management:

Oversee and ensure accuracy in cost accounting practices, including standard cost setting, cost of goods sold (COGS) calculations, and inventory valuation.

Manage inventory accounting and work with supply chain teams to reconcile inventory records with physical counts.

Ensure proper allocation of manufacturing overhead costs to finished goods and work-in-progress.

Internal Controls & Compliance:
Assist in maintaining and enforcing internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.

Support audit activities, both internal and external, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and other relevant accounting standards.

Collaborate with management to address any identified control deficiencies.

Team Leadership &

Collaboration:

Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff, providing training and guidance as necessary.

Work closely with cross-functional teams (including Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales) to understand financial impacts and improve processes.

Assist the Controller in managing financial reporting deadlines, ensuring the timely delivery of all accounting reports.

Tax Compliance & Reporting:
Support the preparation of state and federal tax filings, including sales tax, use tax, and property tax.

Assist in the preparation and review of tax provisions and deferred income tax calculations.

Other Duties:
Ad-hoc financial reporting and special projects as needed.

Assist with the implementation of new accounting software and system enhancements.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.

Experience:

Minimum of
5-7 years
of accounting experience, with at least
3 years
in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the food manufacturing industry).

Experience with month-end close processes, financial reporting, and cost accounting.

Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, JD Edwards, or Dynamics 365 is highly preferred.

Strong knowledge of
US GAAP
and financial regulations.

Skills:

Strong proficiency in accounting software (Quick Books, Sage 50, Xero, etc.) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, etc.).Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
Additional Preferences: CPA or CMA certification preferred, but not required.

Prior experience with cost accounting and inventory management in a manufacturing…