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 looking for dedicated professionals to grow with our Accounting team. Read on to find out more below:

Position: Controller

Department: Accounting

Location: Herb Pharm sites in Williams and Central Point

Summary:

This position reports to the Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) and is responsible for the oversight of all accounting and financial reporting activities for the consolidated organization. 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. The Controller is responsible for ensuring the Company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements related to the Company’s accounting function.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• 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.
• Assist with the development of the Company’s annual operating plan.
• Provide tools and reports for management to ensure the team can track and hit financial objectives.
• 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.
• Monitor working capital and identify areas for optimization.
• Responsible for training and retaining skilled accounting staff.
• Maintain a reliable cash flow projection reporting process that ensures adequate cash reserves to meet the organization's needs.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of reports and presentations to Lenders, the Board of Managers (“BOM”), and shareholders.
• Provide support to CFO and HR Director regarding benefit plans and insurance.
• Support CFO, CEO, and BOM as needed.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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 is a plus.
• Experience with private equity-sponsored companies is a plus

Technical Requirements:

• Proficiency in Office365. Strong Microsoft Word and Excel experience required.
• Experience with payroll software and integrated ERP systems.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Experience in manufacturing business, with significant cost accounting and multi-division financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects to completion.
• Well organized, with the ability to set priorities and meet reasonable deadlines.
• Demonstrated history of cross-department collaboration and team management.
• Ability to structure complex information, plan, prioritize, delegate tasks, and focus on deliverables.
• Trustworthy, reliable, takes ownership, and is proactive in learning and delivering excellence.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of current trends, practices and developments in the profession.
• Assist with efficient team operation and continuous process improvement, by participating actively in all team and departmental meetings as requested.
• Regularly assist with special projects as directed.

Location: Herb Pharm sites in Williams and Central Point with onsite visits to Pacific Botanicals and Mushroom Harvest Facilities

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Interpersonal Skills: Ability to quickly organize and communicate thoughts, and to understand communications from others. Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, listen, and respond appropriately. Demonstration around our key operating principles of Kind, Agile, and Accountable.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra to practical problem-solving situations.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively articulate and present ideas and solutions to managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Pre-Employment Requirements: A pre-employment drug screening and background check is required prior to employment.

At-Will Employment: Herb Pharm is an ‘At-Will’ employer. Nothing in this job description should be interpreted as an employment contract. Job responsibilities and tasks may be modified from time to time based on the company's needs.

Our generous benefits package includes a complete range of quality benefits:

· Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

· Coverage includes a variety of alternative healthcare options

· Prescription drug coverage with a mail-order program

· Generous employee purchase discounts on our herbal products

· Employee free product program

· Employee assistance program

· Green Commuter Initiative to encourage carpooling, walking, and biking to work

· Life, accident, and disability insurance

· 120 hours of accrued Paid Time Off

· Eight paid National Holidays and one floating holiday

· Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave

· Short-term disability plan

· 401(k) retirement plan with company matching and profit-sharing features