DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING

Description

We are one of the most respected premium all-natural cheese makers in North America, and we continue to win prestigious awards for, not only our high-quality products, but also in recognition of our passion for sustainable practices. Today, we are in our third generation as a family business, who seeks innovative opportunities to maximize profitability & return on all assets, while being a trusted & responsible employer, who actively participates in the community & who cherishes the natural environment.

Our success is based upon the quality of the employees that we hire-top-notch talent who share our company's commitment to our customers and a passion for making the country's finest quality products, using only all natural ingredients.

Our employees are our greatest driving force, and we pride ourselves on ensuring their stability. All our employees receive Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program! Joseph Gallo Farms also offers a competitive benefits package at a group rate to all our full-time employees and their dependents.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan w/ company match
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Reimbursement
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc.)
• Free cheese!

Requirements

Department:  Finance

Summary of Functions: The Director of Accounting is responsible for the company's accounting practices, internal control procedures and the maintenance of its fiscal records, as well as the preparation of financial reports. Controls the financial affairs of the organization and prepares final financial statements with supporting schedules for decision making. The position involves supervision over general and farm accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and treasury. The Director of Accounting focuses on analyzing areas of weakness and makes appropriate recommendations so that the company can run as profitably as possible. In addition, they would support on all Opportunity and CAPEX analysis, tracking, contract management and ROI Analysis on capex projects and product innovation. This role requires strong analytical skills, deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures, and the ability to partner with production, supply chain, and sales. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• In conjunction with the CFO, establishes major economic objectives and policies for the company and prepares reports that outline the company's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations. 
• Works with Senior Management to coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts. Institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system) and is responsible for related analysis and report variances.
• Oversee the company's system of accounts and keeps up-to-date books and records on all company transactions and assets, including all related account reconciliations.
• Provides the CPA firm with all audit and tax-related schedules to meet the respective deadline dates. 
• Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.  Including Cashflow and working capital planning. Partner with plant managers to track yield, waste and throughput metrics and translate them into financial impact.
• Maintains responsibility for compliance with all federal, state, property and local corporate, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Advises the CFO on desirable operational adjustments.
• Responsible for evaluating the performance of accounting personnel. Recommends finance staff training requirements and has the duty to keep them at the highest level of skill and proficiency necessary to meet company needs and objectives.
• Prepares and/or coordinates preparation of the monthly Borrowing Base Certificates on time to Bankers.
• Performs monthly balance sheet account analysis and review ensuring accurate postings and accruals.
• Coordinates the month-end and year-end closing processes. 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports highlighting plant performance, cost drivers and margin trends.
• Analyzes overtime issues and makes appropriate cost saving suggestions to management.
• Oversee and analyze inventory and ensure that inventories are valued correctly via monthly inventory revaluations. Prepares Annual Unicap - 263A schedules.
• Evaluate ROI for capital investments such as new processing equipment, automation and facility upgrades. Track for successful achievement of ROI Analysis or shortfalls.
• Provide analysis of opportunities for each quarter and for year-end planning.
• Point person on Accounting processes and policies for ERP upgrade.

Food Safety Requirements/Responsibilities:

• Participate in the annual Management review of the Food Safety and quality system.
• Participate in the Business Continuity Plan and Recall/Withdraw team.
• Ensure appropriate allocation of resources for food safety and quality as mandated by the President.

Organizational Relationships:

Position reports to the CFO. Direct reports to this position are: A/R Manager, Accounting Manager - Operations, Accounting Manager - Farming

Qualifications:

• 7 years or more experience as a Finance Director or senior Financial Controller in a food-related manufacturing business, with a budget of at least $100 million.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Must be a quick out-of-the-box thinker, creative, flexible & extremely numerate
• Must be an advanced/expert MS Excel user, capable of building & driving complex models (using pivot tables, look-ups, macros, & advanced utilities)
• An advanced MS Office products user (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher) and Microsoft Power BI preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP and SQF 2000 system. 
• Up-to-date knowledge of current financial and accounting practices (GAAP, etc) and related computer applications
• Sound knowledge of Federal & State taxation requirements & filings preferred
• Skilled in examining, developing, reengineering, and recommending financial and technology policies and procedures
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team-building, management skills, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal, written, analytical, abstract reasoning, and organizational skills
• Demands excellence in quality for self and inspires others to keep quality top of mind through accuracy, consistency, and thoroughness of work
• Drives results by maintaining focus on key priorities despite conflicting demands
• Maintains highest standards of confidentiality with the capacity to recognize and protect confidential information
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision or Dynamics would be a plus
• Efficient & energetic personality, with a can-do attitude
• Great communicator, charismatic & effective people skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• May sit for long periods of time. 
• Visual acuity to perform reading and computer functions. 
• May lift or carry up to 25 pounds. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Work is generally performed in an office environment.