Controller

Job DetailsJob Location: Vann Brothers - WILLIAMS, CA 95987Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $120,000.00 - $175,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: AccountingSummary: The Controller is responsible for managing the preparation and review of the financial statements, and related financial analysis, for all companies (wholly or partially owned by ownership) in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other regulatory and advisory organizations and to help foster a value-added relationship with all facets of the business.      Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.   Objectives Provide current, comprehensive, correct and consistent financial updates, analysis and reporting to executive management. Help guide financial decisions by understanding the current economic landscape to make recommendations. Maintain, analyze and improve financial processes and controls. Key role in helping to achieve the budget by providing analysis and recommendations to the business. Provide input in the development and help execute financial and technology strategies. Encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity. Responsibilities (All Companies and Subsidiaries) Manage the operations of financial & managerial accounting, tax and related functions, including training, coaching and supervising. Monitor and ensure financial compliance with GAAP, state, local and federal tax and other compliance and regulatory rules. Refine financial and operational reports to provide insight to the business through variance analysis and other detailed analysis to help guide decision making. Key role in driving efficiency and automation to help scale processes as the business needs. Collaborate and foster a value-added relationship with all facets of the business. Ensure the monthly financial close meets the needs of the business, including comparative reporting and analysis of income statements, balance sheets, cash flows, debt and other obligation schedules, inventory and capital assets. Provide final review and approve accounts payable invoices for payment, as needed, per established approval workflows Assist and prepare financial information for annual CPA reviewed financial statements with external auditors. Prepare personal financial statements and other information for the bank and estate planning purposes as needed. Support and/or manage the budget and forecast process for all companies and subsidiaries. Coordinate and assist with the preparation of all companies and individual tax returns. Manage intercompany transactions and reporting. Oversee the compliance of all county, state and federal filings. Manage the reporting of all capital assets, including the documentation of asset acquisitions and dispositions, tracking and maintenance. Provide leadership and development of team members and direct reports Participate in regular meetings to both receive and provide information, guidance and support in both directions, up to ownership and executive management as well as down to direct reports and other team members.   Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. QualificationsCompetencies: Analytical - Designs workflows and procedures Business Acumen - anticipate uncertainty, manage risk, embrace change and encourage effective decision-making throughout the company.  Strong ability to think creatively and effectively solve challenges problem solving Project Management - Communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others   Teamwork - Balances Proven ability to collaborate internally (accounting/finance team, cross-functional personnel, executive team) and externally (lender group, independent auditors, consultants, stakeholders, investors)   Leadership - building cross-functional teams plus mentoring and motivating team members at all levels to create a dynamic environment with high-performing, results-oriented staff Interpersonal skills - Excellent people skills, with an ability to partner with a dynamic leadership team.  Strong negotiation skills and the ability to create lasting, and strong, business relationships Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality   Strategic - Demonstrated strategic thinker regarding competitive strategy, business models, and financial management.   Flexible /Multitask - can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment and complex matters, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems.   Required Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance related field 10+ years of direct experience in finance and accounting. Knowledge of all aspects of accounting principles accepted in the United States Preferred Education and Experience Master’s degree in business administration Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Experience with ERP systems and business intelligence platforms Agricultural food processing experience Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has supervisory responsibility for various Accounting Personnel, as needed and subject to change.   Additional Requirements:  Must have a willingness to learn new processes as needed.  Physical Demands:   The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms   This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.    This job operates in a professional office environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.