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Controller - TalentZok
OVERVIEW
Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.
Immediate opening for a Controller in San Pedro, CA who possesses:
- 10+ years - Progressive Accounting Exp with min. 3 yrs as a Controller or higher level and 3+ yrs Manufacturing, Agriculture or Seafood experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. MBA a plus & CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains, QuickBooks) and ERP System
Email resumes to kbrace@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8559.
FULL DESCRIPTION:
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Lead the accounting team in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare and present timely financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow forecasts.
- Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and variance analyses.
- Generate operational and cost performance reports to support continuous improvement.
- Oversee preparation of annual owner reports.
- Develop annual operating budgets in coordination with leadership and operational teams.
- Forecast short- and long-term cash requirements and manage working capital.
- Support executive leadership in long-range planning, including major capital investments and financial modeling.
- Monitor actual vs. budgeted performance and drive variance analysis.
- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
- Coordinate external audits and manage the annual audit process.
- Ensure compliance with tax laws, regulatory reporting, and internal policies.
- Maintain and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with best practices.
- Support operations and procurement with inventory valuation, cost accounting, and margin analysis.
- Partner with plant leadership to identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Oversee operational accounting, including accounts payable, crew wages, and settlement calculations.
- Direct, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff to promote professional growth and efficiency.
- Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
- Provide cross-functional leadership and collaboration across finance, operations, and IT.
- Approve and review accounts payable for policy compliance.
- Manage and report on monthly cash flows, vendor discounts, and capital spending.
- Support ad hoc projects and executive requests.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive company data.
The selected candidate will also possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required. MBA a plus.
- CPA certification strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
- 5+ years in a supervisory or controller-level role in manufacturing or seafood/agriculture industries.
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics GP/Great Plains, QuickBooks).
- Strong ERP experience and ability to analyze large datasets.
- Demonstrated experience applying GAAP principles.
- Understanding of cost accounting principles and inventory systems.
- Business acumen to comprehend the organization strategy and how Finance impacts that strategy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish a plus.
Salary Range: $ 160k-$185k/yr
For immediate and confidential consideration, please email your resume to kbrace@talentzok.com or call 858.683.8559.
More information can be found at www.talentzok.com