Controller

Herb Pharm

We inspire a trust in plants and respect for nature. We balance purpose with profit, treating our employees with respect and gratitude.

Located in beautiful Williams, Oregon, Herb Pharm is the nation’s leading liquid herbal supplement company. Comprised of a diverse organic farm and production facility, we work with more than 250 plants and distribute over 500 liquid herbal extracts to grocery, natural food, and specialty stores nationwide and have been for over 45 years!

We are currently seeking to recruit an exceptional Controller to support the financial operations of our organization. We’re a world-class producer of plant-based tinctures, bulk herbs, and high-quality mushroom products. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual who will oversee the company's financial records and account personnel.

The Controller leads day-to-day accounting operations, supervises a team of staff members and outside contractors, and maintains functional responsibility over the accounting systems, general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, costing, payroll, and compliance. This position is responsible for the ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets, support accurate posting of financial transactions, and facilitate smooth and efficient financial statement audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field is required; CPA or Masters in Accounting is preferred.
• 5 years of progressive experience in financial and costing management in a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with agricultural cost accounting a plus.
• Fluency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• GAAP knowledge
• Experience with payroll software and integrated ERP systems.
• Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports monthly, quarterly, and annually in accordance with GAAP as well as provide other financial information to enable the organization to understand the drivers of financial performance.
• Monitor financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
• Manage unanticipated costs by keeping open, recurring communications with peers throughout the organization.
• Assess current accounting operations and offer recommendations for improvement and the implementation of improved processes.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the Accounting Department.
• Establish and manage internal systems and controls, operations, processes, and financial procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting and to mitigate key elements of the Company’s risk profile.
• Maintain a reliable cash flow projection reporting process that ensures adequate cash reserves to meet the organization's needs.
• Manage the Company’s annual financial statement audit, annual 401k audit.
• Manage the preparation and delivery of reports to support the annual tax return preparation.

Apply now at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/8cf50bb5-6ab6-43b6-8605-e5b7c245167f/Herb-Pharm