Controller (Accounting)
Location: Vernon, CA.
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Controller is to support the business, specifically the finance and accounting group in
producing and developing relevant, accurate, legitimate information that is in accordance with US GAAP
(where applicable). The Controller is responsible for: financial reporting, tax compliance, budget support,
liaison with our auditors/tax accountants and other relevant stakeholders, inventory management, ERP
management and payroll.
Essential Responsibilities
• Adhering to the Company’s document retention and invoice management policies.
• Accounts payable: Review accounts payable processes for proper adhere to policies (i.e. three-way
matching, accurate coding, etc), ensure payments are released in priority and on-time, manage full payable
cycle, manage vendor relations.
• Accounts receivable: ensure timely collection from customers, ensure customer invoicing is completed on a
timely/accurate basis, etc.
• Payroll: review data and relevant forms to ensure employees are input in the Company’s payroll systems.,
ensure checklists are adhered to when processing payroll data, review payroll process to ensure processes
are adhered to when processing payroll (approvals of timecards, processing/approval of PTO/Sick time, etc.)
• Assist with inventory: prepare inventory reconciliations, work with Senior Cost Accountant to review
counts/procedures to ensure accurate counts exist, complete PPV and monthly overhead allocations,
standard cost analysis, etc.
• Period end close: review period end documents compiled by Accounts Payable staff, Staff Accountant and
Senior Accountant and ensure timely/accurate close of financials.
• Assist in the preparation of relevant state and federal payroll, financial, lender and investor related requests
on a timely and accurate basis (i.e. garnishments, ETP reports, CalRecycle compliance, etc.)
• Prepare any other reports or reconciliations/schedules as needed.
• Demonstrate appropriate understanding / working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
(US GAAP) and internal controls and apply them.
• Establish and monitor the implementation and adherence and improvement of accounting control
procedures and documentation.
• Assist in the period end close by following the period end close checklist associated with your assigned area.
• Assist in the development of practices to ensure efficient and accurate processing of data.
• Assist in the completion of the annual audit, tax returns and other required deliverables to various parties.
• Substantiates financial transactions by appropriately reviewing relevant documents.
• Support business in completing their annual year-end audit.
• Identify critical areas of improvement by providing a well-documented and explained case.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.
• Responsible for compliance with food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
requirements.
• Adhere to applicable prerequisite programs (PRP) per HACCP requirement. • Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
• An undergraduate degree is highly preferred, preferably in one of the business-related disciplines
(accounting is preferred).
• Strong history of performance in education.
• Must be able to read and write in English, as well as basic proficiency in math.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• High attention to detail is required.
• CPA required.
• Knowledge of accounting practices, principles and controls.
• Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely with all levels and functions.
• Demonstrated experience working with an MRP (QuickBooks is preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet, e-mail.
• Ability to tolerate an ambiguous environment.
• Strong work ethic with a positive, can-do attitude and the desire to continually improve processes
and contribute to the Company’s success.
• Independent worker, analytical and very reliable.
• Ability to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality.
• Maturity, professionalism and a high level of discretion are required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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