We're on the lookout for a talented Assistant Controller to help lead and direct the accounting and finance functions of a highly profitable, rapidly growing food manufacturer! This is a hands-on, onsite position working closely with the Leadership Team to facilitate the communication and execution of the business plan objectives. The position reports to the Controller.

Location: near Orlando, FL

Job Responsibilities:

• Helps establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures that ensure financial statements comply with GAAP accounting principles. 
• Manages and directs monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, providing analysis and observations on the results.
• Reconciles all balance sheet accounts and enters monthly journal entries. Ensures all internal accounting processes are completed timely, accurately, and efficiently and appropriate internal controls are in place.

• Manages team workflow. Reviews day-to-day general ledger accounting transactions including A/P, A/R, inventory. 

• Monitors inventory (raw materials, packaging and Finished Goods (FG)) levels for obsolescence. Handles new part numbers/BOM setup in the system.
• Analyzes and communicates monthly production actual vs standard variances on price, cost, mix, yields, etc.
• Helps with the annual budget and forecast preparation, reviewing proposals and preparing supporting documentation and justification.
• Posts approved adjusting entries and closing books at year-end as directed. Supports annual tax and reporting documents, including 1099, property taxes, escheatment, etc.

• Coordinates/communicates weekly check run amounts and vendors with the leadership team.
• Reviews/approves weekly AP disbursements.
• Updates fixed assets.
• Manages document retention practices for the department as determined by law and company policy.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of experience in accounting with a strong preference for the CPG/manufacturing industry.
• A bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting/finance or equivalent field experience
• Strong technical experience with advanced software skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent verbal presentation, organization, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work as a proactive self-starter with the capability of managing details, balancing multiple demands, prioritizing tasks and retaining clear focus.

• A sense of urgency in addressing issues. Ability to organize and meet deadlines for a wide variety of job assignments.
• The ability to effectively lead a team, maintaining a positive, supportive, empowering, proactive and can-do attitude towards work and co-workers in fulfilling the mission of the company.