Senior Accounting Manager

Wonderful Orchards • Shafter, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wonderful Orchards is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting for its corporate team in Shafter, California. This leadership role supports the financial integrity and reporting capabilities of a large agricultural operation. Reporting directly to the Controller, the manager leads the financial reporting function and ensures accurate, compliant, and timely financial information. The position calls for a results-oriented leader with strong technical skills, a process improvement mindset, and a commitment to developing a team in a fast-paced environment.

The role oversees accounting operations and reporting across multiple entities. It manages the monthly close and financial consolidations; oversees internal and external financial statements and variance analysis; coordinates audits; maintains lease accounting and revenue recognition compliance; reviews account reconciliations; and aligns intercompany balances and reporting. The manager also improves processes, supports special projects and executive requests, supervises and develops the accounting team, and participates in finance leadership activities.

The stated pay range is $140,000–$160,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation depends on skills and experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an accounting emphasis.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and general ledger management, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial consolidations, and intercompany transactions.
• Experience analyzing financial data with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring an accounting team.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation and/or public accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle EBS is a plus.
• Familiarity with business intelligence or reporting tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations to maintain an accurate, complete, and compliant general ledger across multiple entities.
• Manage and streamline the monthly close process to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements, including detailed variance analysis.
• Lead consolidation of financial results across business units and maintain and enhance the consolidation system.
• Coordinate with the corporate team on enterprise-wide financial reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors; prepare audit schedules and financial statements, and respond to audit inquiries.
• Maintain compliance with lease accounting standards using Lease Accelerator and ensure accurate revenue recognition processes and documentation.
• Review and approve monthly account reconciliations for accuracy and alignment with corporate policy.
• Work with sister companies and the corporate team to align intercompany balances and reporting.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve accounting procedures, controls, and systems.
• Contribute to special projects and respond to executive requests with relevant financial input.
• Supervise and support the accounting team, including its day-to-day operations, career development, and learning.
• Participate in finance leadership activities and help improve accounting practices across the organization.
• Move between tasks as needed based on workload and business priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior