Controller
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CONTROLLER The Controller will manage a set of accounting activities to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and external audits. This person will manage the accounts payable function, payroll function, monthly closing of accounts, and preparation of reports in support of the financial statements. Location: Kingsburg, CA Salary: $85K to $115K Direct Hire Benefits Include 401K/Matching, Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, Vacation/Sick Time, and company bonus incentives. CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the monthly financial close process, including ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded, reviewing journal entries, account balance reconciliations, and report preparation Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes. Continued focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices Participate in strategic financial projects including upgrades/phase-two implementation of ERP software Ensure compliance with internal control policies in a SOX environment Collaborate with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance Interacts at all levels and with budget owners or other stakeholders to produce timely, efficient, and accurate month-end close and all internal management and financial reporting through the annual report Responsible for hierarchy and scalability in the chart of accounts and accuracy in the general ledger and financial statements and has ultimate authority over classification and booking of all transactions Analyze the effect of statutory accounting practices and studies regulations and guidance to ensure the correct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establish the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud Prepare detailed journal entries and account analyses Assist with the compilation of information for the preparation of tax returns Work with Audit, Tax, and Treasury Manager to ensure overall coordination of all financial accounting activities through the annual report Prepare summary feedback of financial statements variances to budget Actively review and advise on financial/accounting processes CONTROLLER QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree or higher in business, accounting, or another related field. 5 years or more of strong accounting and management experience. Attention to detail, and well-organized. The Ability to not shy away from managing a team with a go-getter attitude. Must be flexible in duties and can switch from task to task without notice.