Senior Finance Operations Accountant

Sun-Maid Growers of California Admin•Kingsburg, CA

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Finance Operations, the Senior Finance Operations Accountant I will be a business partner with the plant and finance teams helping to maximize operating efficiencies, reduce costs, and optimize plant capacity. The position will aid in driving out annual operating variances, implementing production-based forecasts, actively participate in cost center budget planning, and improving upon the accuracy of cost estimates.

Requirements

Working knowledge of GAAP, FASB, cost accounting, accrual based accounting, organizational auditing, fixed asset accounting.
Strong analytical skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle various tasks simultaneously.
A self-starter with a solid work ethic and a hands-on attitude.
Strong partnership and collaborative style with outstanding communication skills; written, verbal and presentation.
A solid knowledge base of different software systems is desirable.
Proficient in MSO365 including Excel skills (X-lookups and pivot tables).
BA or BS required in Accounting or Finance

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly, monthly, and annual reports, such as the spending report and business reviews, consisting of actual spending results versus plan, variance analysis, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and key performance indicators.
Participate in cost reduction analysis with the goal of reducing plant-wide operating costs.
Assist in standard cost reviews, product structures reviews, and variance analysis of standard costs.
Help to improve the accuracy of cost estimates for each operating line, and SKU while striving to identify and drive out variances.
Assist in the planning process for original and revised plan. Prepare cost center spending reports and analysis. Actively participate in meetings with cost center owners.
Collaboratively work with finance and operations helping to develop operating models and plans that optimize plant capacity and resources.
Assist in variance analysis while identifying improvement opportunities.
Support the development of an improved labor reporting system.
Work with operations to drive out annual operating variances including manufacturing overhead, labor and material costs.
Aid in the development of transparent and trackable key performance indicators for Sun-Maid manufacturing facilities.
Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items.
Collaboratively work with finance to ensure that ERP routings are accurate and maintained.
Document operational process flow and evaluate internal controls with corporate financial management.
Assist in the completion of special projects