Produce Careers Inc.

Controller - Food/Produce Industry

Produce Careers Inc.  •  Fullerton, CA (Hybrid)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

A well-established organic produce company is seeking a Controller to join their team. With fast inventory turns, seasonal fluctuations, and tight margins, accurate financial management and cost control are essential to our operations.

The Controller will oversee all financial, accounting, reporting, and compliance functions for this growing company. This role manages three office staff including A/P, A/R, Billing, Payroll and provides financial visibility to support pricing, purchasing, operations, and leadership decision-making. The ideal candidate will have experience overseeing $70M+ annual revenue.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end close and produce timely, accurate financial statements with variance analysis.
  • Manage general ledger, internal controls and accounting policies.
  • Oversee inventory accounting including cycle counts, shrink/spoilage tracking and FIFO costing.
  • Supervise A/R, A/P, Billing, Payroll, cash management, and credit/collections.
  • Drive budgeting, forecasting, and weekly financial performance reporting.
  • Analyze commodity, customer, and product-line profitability; support pricing and purchasing decisions.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, traceability, food safety, and (if applicable) PACA requirements.
  • Supports CPA year end engagements/reports (e.g. Year End Reviewed Financial Statements), tax preparation, and related interfacing with external CPA.
  • Partner with operations, procurement, logistics, and sales to improve costs control and margin performance.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives in financial workflows, controls and reporting efficiency.
  • Provide financial oversight on capital investments and operational projects.

**SALARY (DOE), BONUS, FULL BENEFITS, 401K, NO RELOCATION, NO HYBRID, VACATION, and more.**

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA strongly preferred
  • Bilingual in Spanish/English- preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller role.
  • Industry experience in produce, perishables, agriculture, distribution, or food/CPG- REQUIRED

Please contact Tami Lister, tlister@producecareers.com

Produce Careers Inc.

About Produce Careers Inc.

For more than 24 years, Produce Careers’ relationship-driven approach and proven recruitment processes have delivered the right candidates in any job category, from mid-level to executive. With over 80 years of combined industry expertise and nationwide/international networks, we have the tools and skills to identify top talent for your organization’s strategic hiring needs.” To learn more about our firm and services, please contact us: North America Headquarters (805) 481-3200 / support@producecareers.com

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Arroyo Grande, CA
Year Founded
1999
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