Are you ready to take the lead in a dynamic farm accounting environment? Join the team as a Controller and oversee the financial operations that drive agricultural success. We're seeking a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision and an eye for growth. In this role, you'll be at the heart of the financial strategy, guiding a talented team and collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure financial practices align with industry standards and corporate excellence. Located in Bakersfield, CA and paying $150-180K + discretionary bonus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and guide the farm accounting department, overseeing GL and cost accounting, A/R, A/P, fixed assets, and more. Mentor and empower your team to excel in their roles.
- Develop and maintain robust internal controls and procedures that not only safeguard company assets but also ensure transactions are executed flawlessly, following both GAAP and our company guidelines.
- Maintain and manage the company's chart of accounts, ensuring accurate transaction coding that underpins our financial accuracy.
- Review and approve accounts payable invoices, ensuring accuracy before authorizing payments.
- Manage weekly cash flow management, expertly navigating credit lines, borrowings, and intercompany loans.
- Orchestrating the monthly and annual financial close and reporting processes across multiple entities will be your forte. This includes crafting consolidated monthly borrowing base reports.
- Oversee the maintenance of the fixed asset system, diligently accounting for acquisitions and disposals.
- Ensure timely and precise filing of information returns (Forms 1099) and business personal property tax returns. Tackle disputes with taxing authorities head-on.
- Collaborate with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, transactional analysis, and other strategic initiatives. Your insights will drive financial success.
- Support the CFO in preparing the financial information required for the annual external audit.
- Foster and maintain strong relationships with external partners like lenders, CPAs, legal advisors, and insurance agents.
- Engage in the company's strategic planning and goal-setting activities, making your mark on our future.
Qualifications
- CPA certification or a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
- Bring at least 5 years of relevant experience in a controller capacity to the table.
- Familiarity with accounting for farming is a strong advantage, reflecting your understanding of the industry.
- Experience with Famous ERP is preferred, and strong Microsoft Excel skills are essential.
- Your inquisitive nature makes you a quick learner, always seeking opportunities to deepen your knowledge.
- Communicate with impact through both writing and speaking, ensuring clarity in all interactions.
- Your diligence and focus on process improvement will elevate the company's financial practices.
- Juggle multiple tasks, working independently to meet deadlines and exceed expectations.
- Forge and maintain productive relationships across departments, contributing to a harmonious work environment.
- Evaluate, analyze, and interpret data, spotting trends that shape the company's financial strategy.
- Uphold the utmost confidentiality for all accounting and company-sensitive information.
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