Senior Controller

Company: Morrison & Company
Location: Woodland
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Overview:
A food processor in the Sacramento Valley is seeking a Senior Controller. This position is responsible for fiscal operating results utilizing generally accepted accounting principles such as cost accounting, budgets, regulatory, and financial reports. The Senior Controller plans, directs, and coordinates all activities relating to accounting, fiscal reporting, debt and cash management, business licensing administration, risk management, and purchasing and is responsible for managing office staff. Responsibilities include:

• Direct and assist the company in attaining established financial goals. Monitor the overall financial health using established metrics.
• Maintain accurate period end closing forms and prepare financial statements in a timely manner.
• Direct general and cost accounting, budgetary controls, and data processing functions using established policies and procedures.--
• Check expenditure requests against approved budgets.
• Ensure effective accounting, financial forecasting, analysis, financial systems, cash flow, and compliance.
• Develop policies and supervise the control of cash, accounts receivable credits and collections, and accounts payable.
• Obtain, analyze, and consolidate required accounting information; prepare reports, statements and financial recommendations.
• Develop, execute, and communicate overall financial strategies to all stakeholders.
• Serve as a member of the management team and assist with the development of the company's strategic plan and policies.
• Execute all major financial transactions.
• Provide recommendations to senior management concerning major financial decisions and carry out the financial policy decisions made by senior management.
• Manage the design and maintenance of the management information systems and procedures.
• Comply with all required reporting requirements to governmental agencies; adhere to tax laws and regulatory compliance to properly reflect the financial position of the company.
• Prepare, present, and interpret financial reports to senior management; counsel--senior management on fiscal control and profitability.
• Develop and execute growth/investment strategies for organization as well as tax management for owners.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Direct and participate in management studies, and report on complex financial analysis and organizational and administrative policies.
• Make presentations to stakeholders and/or customers as needed. Requirements include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree.
  • Ten years accounting experience as well as a minimum of three to five years financial experience in food processing or manufacturing preferred.
  • Excel proficiency.--Experience with QuickBooks preferred.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.--
  • A willingness to provide hands on leadership in the accounting function.--
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with external and internal customers. Compensation:
    This position offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, compensation includes:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, and Paid Time Off All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel ( click here for details ). Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or other related business degree?* How many years of accounting experience do you have?* How many years of financial experience in food processing or manufacturing do you have?* Do you have experience with QuickBooks?*

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