Senior Financial Analyst - Assistant Controller

Taylor Farms•Tolleson, AZ

About The Position

Taylor Farms Southwest is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and experienced Senior Accountant / Senior Financial Analyst to support core accounting activities and financial planning and analysis. The role supports general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational financial analysis. It partners with accounting, plant leadership, operations, and corporate finance to ensure accurate financial results, provide business insights, and support data-driven decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position is described as a blended finance and accounting role that functions in many respects like an Assistant Controller and may provide an opportunity to grow into a Controller position. Experience in CPG or durable-goods manufacturing is required. The role is based in Tolleson, Arizona. The hiring salary range is $80,000–$117,000, depending on experience. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting, financial analysis, or related finance experience.
Experience in CPG or durable-goods manufacturing is required.
Strong working knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational finance.
Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including formulas, pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling, and data analysis.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders and collaborate across organizational levels.
Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and implement practical, sustainable solutions.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, food production, consumer packaged goods, agriculture, or distribution.
Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics GP, Axapta, D365, or similar.
Experience with reporting or business intelligence tools such as Power BI, SSRS, Atlas, Halo, or similar.
CPA, CMA, MBA, or progress toward a professional certification.

Responsibilities

Support and help manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, accruals, deferrals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and reclassifications.
Prepare, review, and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure complete and accurate financial data in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
Analyze balance sheet and income statement activity, investigate variances, and explain financial results, trends, and business drivers to management.
Prepare, maintain, and analyze financial reports, dashboards, budgets, forecasts, and key performance indicators for plant and corporate leadership.
Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, long-range planning, and financial projection processes.
Partner with operations, plant leadership, accounting, and corporate finance teams on production performance, cost trends, margins, profitability, and business opportunities.
Build and maintain financial models for pricing, profitability analysis, cost-saving initiatives, capital projects, and operational decision-making.
Prepare account reconciliations, roll-forward schedules, supporting documentation, and management reporting packages for monthly reporting, consolidation, and annual audits.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by compiling schedules, documentation, and financial analysis.
Maintain, improve, and distribute recurring financial reports, reporting tools, and analyses for plant and corporate leadership.
Support process improvement, internal control, reporting automation, and special-project initiatives.
Provide backup support for other accounting and finance functions, including payroll, as needed.