Finance Accounting Coordinator

We are partnering with a privately held, established food manufacturing organization in the Central Valley seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a hands-on finance professional with strong manufacturing, inventory, and operational accounting experience.

Compensation: $175,000-$200,000 + up to 20% annual bonus
Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting operations
Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, budgets, and forecasts
Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
Monitor margins, manufacturing costs, labor, overhead, and operational performance
Oversee cash flow forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and working capital
Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
Partner closely with executive and operational leadership on financial planning and business decisions
Provide financial analysis related to production, profitability, pricing, and operational efficiencies
Coordinate annual audits, tax preparation, and outside accounting relationships
Oversee and develop accounting team members
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial reporting requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
~7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
~ Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or similar leadership experience
~ Strong preference for food manufacturing, manufacturing, agriculture, distribution, or related industry experience
~ Strong understanding of inventory, cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances
~ Experience leading month-end close and financial statement preparation
~ Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis experience
~ Experience managing and developing accounting teams
~ Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills
~ CPA or CMA preferred, but not required
~ Ability to work closely with ownership, executive leadership, and operations
Annual bonus opportunity of up to 20%
~ Senior-level financial leadership position
~ Opportunity to influence financial strategy, systems, processes, and company growth