Controller

We are working on a newly created Controller position with a food manufacturer located within the greater Napa County, CA area. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and has 3+ years of accounting experience including previous leadership experience in a manufacturing setting. Please apply if interested!   

Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

• Responsible for creating a strong management/cost accounting function for the company
• Focus on accounting & financial planning and analysis
• Strive to continuously improve policies and procedures & implement additional financial planning and analysis
• Work with the team to build a scalable & efficient accounting close process
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial packages for management and Board
• Review general ledger and accounting classifications to keep accounting functions in sync
• Manage annual audit and tax work
• Work with team to provide accurate & updated pricing and cost models to assist in business decision making
• Performs other duties or assignments as directed

Required Skills/Qualifications (including but not limited to):

• Bachelor’s Degree & CPA or equivalent required
• Must have 3+ years of experience in a senior accounting management/financial management role
• Needs to have a solid background working in CPG manufacturing; food and beverage is strongly preferred
• A strong background in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Planning and Analysis are required
• Must have ability to manage complex projects across business groups and functions
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical & organizational skills  
• Experience with Microsoft NAV is strongly preferred
• Needs to have strong leadership skills with proven ability to develop and motivate team members
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment background, drug and criminal screens