Company: Leading Fresh Fruit Importer & Distributor in US and Canada Headquartered in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced controller to assist the Chief Financial Officers (CFO’s) of both the organization and its parent company.  The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in the produce industry, preferably in a senior capacity. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our financial, budgeting, payroll, and tax reporting processes. The controller will also provide sales, budget, and financial-status reports for senior managers within the company, affiliates, and parent company to ensure the operational efficiency and continued growth of the company.

Objectives of this position:  

• Lead and champion improvements and innovation in the organization’s financial functions to enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and strategic decision-making.
• Provide a key role in managing all aspects of organization’s accounting, financial, budget, tax, and risk management compliance of the organization.
• Ensure that the organization meets state, federal, and international financial, tax, permit, and licensing requirements.
• Oversee and support finance team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.

Responsibilities:

• Establish financial and operational benchmarks, cash flow projections, budgets, and reporting standards in coordination with CFO’s.
• Liaison with organization’s CPA firm to comply with financial and tax reporting requirements.
• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to state and federal legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.
• Prepare annual, reforecast, and 5-year budgets through close collaboration with the executive team and parent company.

Required skills and qualifications:

• Excellent management skills, optimizing workflows, and driving strategic initiatives.
• Five or more years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis.
• Working knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Experience in developing, maintaining, and interpreting dashboards and reports to support data-driving decision-making.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams and levels of the organization.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Effectively influence and engage key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Fluent in Spanish (both speaking and writing).
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field.
• Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CMA (certified management accountant).