Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

About the company

Headquartered in Pico Rivera, California, this company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty food products and supplies, serving customers throughout North America and abroad. With over 100 years of experience, it provides an extensive portfolio that includes mixes, fillings, icings, glazes, frozen items, commodities, and a wide range of packaging and equipment solutions. Operating as the exclusive distributor for several premier brands, the company manages five manufacturing facilities and 29 distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada.

Its robust network supports approximately 1,200 suppliers and 19,000 customers including independent retailers, grocery chains, wholesalers, and food service operators. With a team of around 1,000 employees, the company is known for its emphasis on product quality, efficient logistics, and innovation-driven research and development.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA ideal not a must anymore
• 8+ years of relevant experience in the private sector work within the manufacturing and/or distribution industry, $500M + company.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and multi plant consultations
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid knowledge of systems including ERPs, expense management tools, and AP automation
• Organized, detail oriented, ability to multi-task; must be comfortable working in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be a hands-on contributor and individual producer, while managing a team.
• The ability to foster teamwork and lead, motivate and retain employees in a collaborative environment.
• Positive attitude, team oriented, highly motivated, execution focused with strong work ethic, ability to thrive in a high growth, entrepreneurial environment.

The Controller will be tasked with leading and assisting managing the Corporate general accounting functions to ensure accurate and timely close and report of financials, provide guidance to and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets and other general ledger functions.

Oversees and supports general ledger accounting personnel to ensure daily accounting functions are being performed to meet various external and internal deadlines. Works with finance team leaders to support audit, close process and budget/forecast activities.

As part of our team, your core responsibilities will be:

• Oversee the monthly operational close process and other general ledger functions.
• Work with Finance team leaders to plan and manage monthly and quarterly close to ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Assist in internal and external reporting to support quarterly reviews and annual financial audits and corporate compliance assessments.
• Assist and make recommendations as needed to improve accounting processes and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Review fixed asset record and other accounting record and manage annual property tax and use tax return.
• Lead sales tax filings, and sales tax and related reporting.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process as well as subsequent analysis of deviations from planned spending.
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement and accountability for results through skills enhancement, coaching, performance measurement and feedback.
• Support other ad hoc projects as assigned.