Summary:

Our award winning client is hiring for a Corporate Controller position in the Food Industry in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities:

• Guiding financial decisions by developing and monitoring policies and procedures.
• Evaluating and enhancing financial controls and tax return procedures.
• Analyzing and interpreting balance sheets, income statements, cash flow, and liabilities.
• Performing internal audits and financial risk assessments, as well as facilitating intervention strategies.
• Preparing annual budgets, forecasts, and reports, as well as reviewing journal entries and account reconciliation.
• Monitoring closing processes, billing, invoicing, expenses, reimbursements, and payroll administration.
• Maximizing returns on excess cash balances and improving closing and reporting cycles.
• Coordinating and recording investments and maintaining fixed asset records.
• Overseeing financial and accounting staff and analyzing profit center performance metrics.
• Documenting processes and ensuring compliance with financial management and accounting regulations.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 4+ years of experience as a Controller or similar position within the Food or Agriculture industry
• 2+ years of large, national Public Accounting experience (Big 4, or other large Public Accounting organization)
• ASC 842 experience, or similar lease accounting standards
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a similar field.
• A Master's degree with a focus on corporate financial management is preferred.
• At least five years' experience as a financial administrator, or similar.
• Advanced competency in financial management and accounting software, such as Idu-Concept and FreshBooks.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards and industry regulations.
• Extensive experience in corporate finances, auditing, and performance management.
• Superb organizational and time management abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.