DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Joseph Gallo Cheese Company•Atwater, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment. Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients. Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Requirements

7 years or more experience as a Finance Director or senior Financial Controller in a food-related manufacturing business, with a budget of at least $100 million.
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
Must be a quick out-of-the-box thinker, creative, flexible & extremely numerate
Must be an advanced/expert MS Excel user, capable of building & driving complex models (using pivot tables, look-ups, macros, & advanced utilities)
An advanced MS Office products user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) and Microsoft Power BI preferred
Knowledge and understanding of HACCP and SQF 2000 system.
Up-to-date knowledge of current financial and accounting practices (GAAP, etc) and related computer applications
Sound knowledge of Federal & State taxation requirements & filings preferred
Skilled in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending financial and technology policies and procedures
Demonstrated leadership ability, team-building, management skills, and interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal, written, analytical, abstract reasoning, and organizational skills
Demands excellence in quality for self and inspires others to keep quality top of mind through accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness of work
Drives results by maintaining focus on key priorities despite conflicting demands
Maintains highest standards of confidentiality with the capacity to recognize and protect confidential information
Efficient & energetic personality, with a can-do attitude
Great communicator, charismatic & effective people skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Navision or Dynamics would be a plus

Responsibilities

In conjunction with the CFO, establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations.
Works with Senior Management to coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts. Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system) and is responsible for related analysis and report variances.
Oversee the company's system of accounts and keeps up-to-date books and records on all company transactions and assets, including all related account reconciliations.
Provides the CPA firm with all audit and tax-related schedules to meet the respective deadline dates.
Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization. Including Cashflow and working capital planning. Partner with plant managers to track yield, waste and throughput metrics and translate them into financial impact.
Maintains responsibility for compliance with all federal, state, property and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
Advises the CFO on desirable operational adjustments.
Responsible for evaluating the performance of accounting personnel. Recommends finance staff training requirements and has the duty to keep them at the highest level of skill and proficiency necessary to meet company needs and objectives.
Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of the monthly Borrowing Base Certificates on time to Bankers.
Performs monthly balance sheet account analysis and review ensuring accurate postings and accruals.
Coordinates the month-end and year-end closing processes.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports highlighting plant performance, cost drivers and margin trends.
Analyzes overtime issues and makes appropriate cost saving suggestions to management.
Oversee and analyze inventory and ensure that inventories are valued correctly via monthly inventory revaluations. Prepares Annual Unicap - 263A schedules.
Evaluate ROI for capital investments such as new processing equipment, automation and facility upgrades. Track for successful achievement of ROI Analysis or shortfalls.
Provide analysis of opportunities for each quarter and for year-end planning.
Point person on Accounting processes and policies for ERP upgrade.
Participate in the annual Management review of the Food Safety and quality system.
Participate in the Business Continuity Plan and Recall/Withdraw team.
Ensure appropriate allocation of resources for food safety and quality as mandated by the President.