Assistant Controller

Family Tree Farms Marketing LLC•Reedley, CA

12d•$85,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Tree Farms is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, hands-on Assistant Controller to support accounting operations in a fast-paced, highly transactional environment. The role emphasizes transactional accounting, accounts payable operations, process improvement, and team oversight, with active involvement in day-to-day accounting processes rather than a primary focus on financial reporting and analysis. The Assistant Controller oversees daily accounts payable operations, supervises and supports the Accounts Payable team, and helps ensure high-volume transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. The role also assists the Controller with accounting operations, close activities, financial support, internal controls, audits, special projects, and operational reporting. This is a fully on-site position supporting Family Tree Farms' Reedley and Kingsburg facilities. The selected candidate must be flexible to work at either location based on operational needs. Remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, including significant accounts payable or transactional accounting responsibilities.
Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Ability to work independently while remaining actively involved in daily accounting operations.
Willingness and ability to work on-site at either the Reedley or Kingsburg facility as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Famous Software, an agricultural accounting/ERP system, is a plus but not required.
Experience in agriculture, food production, packinghouse operations, manufacturing, or another high-volume transactional environment.
Experience improving accounting workflows and implementing process efficiencies.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payment processing, and vendor account reconciliation.
Supervise, train, and support the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing.
Manage high volumes of accounting transactions while maintaining accuracy and strong internal controls.
Monitor outstanding invoices, vendor statements, payment schedules, and account discrepancies.
Work with operations, purchasing, and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.
Identify opportunities to streamline transactional processes and improve efficiency.
Assist the Controller with daily accounting operations and month-end and year-end closing activities.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger transactions.
Support financial reporting, expense tracking, and account analysis.
Help maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
Support audits by preparing documentation, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Assist with special accounting projects and operational reporting as needed.
Provide direct oversight and guidance to the Accounts Payable team.
Establish expectations, monitor workloads, and ensure deadlines are met.
Collaborate with facility management and department leaders to resolve accounting-related matters.
Support accounting operations at the Reedley and Kingsburg facilities as business needs require.