• Job Description

  Req#: 509266

  Responsible for leading, implementing, and driving full transformation activities over three groups: Sunkist Accounting, Fruit Growers Supply Accounting, and Sunkist Claims Teams. Responsible for modernizing activities to optimize work, reduce costs, and impact results that provide better service. Will serve as the leader responsible for all accounting functions to develop timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting.

  Essential Job functions/ Duties:

  Prepares and files monthly, quarterly and yearly required tax filings (Property, sales and use, 1099, yield tax and others).

  General Accounting: Oversee team leading day-to-day operations of following functions: Accounting, Audit, Tax, and Claims. Develop, maintain, and adhere to accounting policies consistently; ensure overall corporate controllership policies are aligned across business units. Work closely with financial planning and analysis team on reporting efforts and monthly accruals related to budgeting and forecasting. Coordinate the annual audit with internal partners and external auditors. Prepare Audit Committee presentations on all topics related to accounting, tax, claims, and controls

  Process Improvement: Identify opportunities and drive improvements in accounting, reporting and compliance processes / timelines to increase efficiency of the organization while strengthening internal controls and documentation. Partner with IT and BI teams for continuous transformation of processes that can be optimized or automated for improved efficiency and accuracy.

  Stakeholder and Change Management: Build trusted relationships within the team and company, grounded in collaboration and service-based leadership. Influence and achieve consensus and buy-in to make timely decisions and get things done. Build engagement, inspire trust, and demonstrate a contagious desire to modernize company operations. Exemplify an innovative mindset and spirit Adept at prioritization, responsiveness, and understanding a sense of urgency

  Prepares and monitors fixed assets accounting (including lease accounting) and administration.

  Prepares physical inventory administration, including the preparation of annual audit schedules.

  Performs account reconciliation and makes process improvement recommendations.

  Performs various aspects of the monthly closes, including compilation and recording of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.

  Performs other duties as required. Hires and trains new staff in the department. Oversees the daily activities and workflow of the department. Provides constructive and timely performance feedback. Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

  Minimum Qualifications (Education, Certifications/Licenses, and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting,
  • CPA required
  • At least 10 years progressive experience in accounting roles, with experience in an organization with multiple business units.
  • Manufacturing -related industry experience preferred.
  • Post-merger integration experience preferred. Combination of large and small company experience preferred.
  • At least 5 years in a leadership position
  • Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, SAP or other large ERP system).
  • Required Valid Driver’s License
  • Strong technical accounting and financial reporting experience required.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills
  • Ability to work well with people at various levels within the company and in cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

  “Actual salary/hourly wages rates are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skill, education and/or certifications; location and position pay range; and organizational internal equity factors.”

  Well, what is this job really about?

  We are looking for an individual who values hard work, fresh ideas and a commitment to excellence. At Fruit Growers Supply, we value trust, respect for each other, communication and sharing information, generating ideas and creative solutions, working in teams and developing people to add value.

  At Fruit Growers Supply, we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employee’s contribution. Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

  • A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
  • Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
  • 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
  • Paid holiday and vacation benefits
  • Internal and external training
  • Educational assistance
  • An open job posting system

  DISCLAIMER

  This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Fruit Growers Supply and its employees.

  Fruit Growers Supply is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D

• About the company

  Sunkist Growers, Incorporated is an American citrus growers' non-stock membership cooperative composed of 6,000 members from California and Arizona.

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