Assistant Controller

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Assistant Controller is accountable for the financial management of the Company, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the Company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with the generally accepted accounting principles. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Chief Accounting Officer and Director of Financial Reporting for all financial reporting and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in the produce, consumer goods, or food manufacturing or similar industry. As they will be responsible for overseeing the company's financial statements and assisting management with creating strategic plans for financial operations. As such, the ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, that will be used to aid executive management in improving our operational efficiency; as well as streamline our financial reporting processes.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all sections, adhering to standards.

• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.

• Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points.

• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape.

• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.

• Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies.

• Prepare and deliver in a timely and accurate manner, daily and monthly financial reports, regulatory reports, and financial packages to support the achievement of organizational objectives.

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and relevant regulations, contributing to accurate financial reporting and minimizing financial risks.

• Recruit, train, and manage the activities of the accounting department to achieve department goals and objectives.

• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary corporations, including their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies/procedures.

• Work closely with sales and operations with financial analysis.

• Coordinate and oversee the financial statement close process.

• Maintain the Company's financial reporting and workflow systems including monthly reconciliations.

• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for annual audit.

• Manage equipment, services, customer, and vendor contracts.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 5-7+ years work experience in accounting or a related field.

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.

• CPA is a plus.

• Public accounting (Preferably BIG 4) experience is preferred.

• Proficient computer skills and experience using Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Google Slides, etc.)

• Excellent understanding of accounting principles and procedures.

• Experienced in creating and overseeing the following: financial statements, general ledger functions, month-end/year-end closing process.

• Critical thinking and decision-making skills, to drive strategic plans that will aid in the company's financial health.

• Auditing experience preferred.

• Knowledge of Produce Pro and Microsoft D365 preferred

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge and ability to use a variety of accounting and project management related software

• Judgment and Decision Making

• Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

• Critical thinking skills, using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Complex Problem Solving - identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

• Critical Thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

• Speaking - talking to others to convey information effectively.

• Ability to motivate, develop and direct employees as they work, identifying the best people for the job.

• Social Perceptiveness

• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

• Active listening

• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

• Management of Financial Resources - determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.

WORK DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this Job it is primarily (sedentary or working in an office setting. Prolonged sitting with some need to stand, walk, talk or hear; sit for prolong periods and use hands to finger, handle, lift or feel. May be exposed periodically to chilled or warm temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Calavo Growers is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Calavo is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Calavo are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Calavo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.