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Controller

Central Valley Search Partners
Shafter, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller or Accounting Manager to oversee and manage all accounting functions for our family-owned, mid-sized, multi-entity Agriculture businesses.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and staff, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payroll, tax compliance, general accounting, cost accounting, and grower accounting.
  • Manage cash flow and funding balances, ensuring adequate liquidity for business operations.
  • Perform and/or ensure timely completion of bank reconciliations.
  • Prepare, organize, and review financial statements for internal records and audits.
  • Generate comprehensive financial reports for senior management to support decision-making.
  • Align financial plans and budgets with company goals and objectives.
  • Conduct financial analysis of company projects, capital expenditures, and new ventures to assess profitability and return on investment.
  • Organize financial information and coordinate audits with both internal and external auditors.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external entities such as CPA/tax preparers, audit firms, banks, credit card companies, and lessors.
  • Report directly to CFO, providing both verbal and written updates as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Lead, coordinate, and evaluate the accounting department's activities and performance.
  • Manage accounting staff in accordance with company policies and legal regulations, providing guidance, training, and support.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration with a focus on Accounting, or a related field.
  • Minimum of five years of experience in accounting, some supervisory experience preferred, but not required.
  • Experience in Farming/Agriculture, Manufacturing, or cost accounting related industry highly preferred.
  • CPA certification is preferred, but not required.
  • Strong expertise in accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, and GAAP.
  • Advanced proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Office Suite, and financial management systems.
  • In-depth knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, and relevant state and national regulations.
  • Highly analytical, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with senior management and effectively lead a team.


Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply!

Salary : $110,000 - $160,000

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