Controller

BlazerWilkinsonGee: Your Source for Premium Berries

We're a family-owned business passionate about delivering the freshest, highest-quality strawberries, blueberries, and other mixed fruits. With farms spanning California, Florida, and Baja, Mexico, and a growing network of global partners, we're committed to providing exceptional produce to our customers.

At BlazerWilkinsonGee, we value hard work, collaboration, and a healthy work-life balance. Join our team and experience the satisfaction of working with a dedicated group of professionals who share your passion for fresh, delicious fruits.

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in Salinas, CA.

As Controller, you will play a critical role in guiding the financial health and strategic direction of our company. You will oversee all aspects of accounting, finance, and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving financial efficiency, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting our long-term growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Leadership: 

• Manage financial accounting processes and reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual close, to ensure proper recognition of revenue, costs, assets and liabilities in accordance with US GAAP and local regulatory requirements. 
• Consistently enhance controls and business solutions designed to mitigate financial risk.
• Profit Center reporting by Business operations
• Monthly Financial statement reporting and analysis
• Budget vs. Actual & Forecasts

Reporting and Analysis:

• Detailed Financial Presentations: Prepare comprehensive financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and variance analysis, for presentation at board meetings.
• Data-Driven Insights: Leverage financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, providing actionable recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Reporting: Respond to ad-hoc requests for financial information and analysis from executives, board members, and other stakeholders.

Strategic Advice and Consulting:

• Business Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company's overall business objectives.
• Risk Assessment: Identify and assess financial risks, developing mitigation strategies to protect the company's assets and profitability.
• Investment Analysis: Evaluate potential investment opportunities and provide financial projections to support decision-making.
• Cost-Benefit Analysis: Conduct cost-benefit analyses to assess the financial implications of proposed initiatives and projects.
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Provide financial due diligence and analysis to support mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures.

Team Management:

• Recruit, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team.
• Foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Ensure team members have the necessary tools and resources to succeed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance manager.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, financial data analysis, and GAAP reporting.
• Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance reporting.
• Experience in managing payroll and streamlining accounting processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Famous Software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in finance or accounting.
• Experience in the agriculture or related industry.

Salary: $160,000 - $225,000 based on experience

Benefits:

• We offer a competitive benefits program with industry leading health insurance offerings and a 401K plan with employer matching. 
• We have a positive and casual work culture and we are looking for a person that has the right skill set as well as the right personality to lead the team of dedicated accounting employees.

Join our team and make a significant impact on our company's financial success!