ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Vineland, NJ (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=500WElmerRoadVinelandNJUSA08360) • Finance

Job Type

Full-time

Description

From our headquarters in Vineland, NJ,F&S Fresh Foodsdistributes fresh-cut fruits, vegetables, and meal solutions to nearly 100 million customers daily. Strategically and centrally located, our main hub has easy access to every major interstate on the Eastern Seaboard. With 650,000 square feet of devoted facilities and more than 1100 dedicated employees, we process over 100 million pounds of produce annually for our retail, food service, and industrial customers alike.

We have spent 40 years perfecting our production and safety processes, and our support and partnership have generated new possibilities for an array of customers from restaurants to convenience store chains to supermarket prepared food operations, and every high-volume fresh foods marketspace in between.

Our growing organization is seeking enthusiastic and experienced candidates to fill a newly created Assistant Controller role. The Assistant Controller is a critical member of the accounting organization and helps ensure that accounting processes and procedures support timely reporting, financial results are prepared in accordance with GAAP, preparation of company-wide cash forecasting process, and other special projects as assigned.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities

Ensures financial transactions and events are recorded, classified, and summarized in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Manage the company-wide cash forecasting and reporting process

Co-Administration of the company sponsored credit card program

Responsible for hiring, managing, and directing the general accounting function for six plants

Monitor the inventory accounting processes to ensure inventory values are accurately stated and identify any process improvements

Provide accounting assistance to business managers as needed throughout the organization

Review existing processes and make recommendations as needed

Oversee the monthly review of SG&A spending tracking against budgets and prior year

Other projects as assigned by the Corporate Controller and/or Chief Financial Officer

Coordinate the monthly close and distribution and review of financial statements and reporting packages

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree with 5-10 years relevant experience (manufacturing experience preferred)

Professional CPA certification a plus, but not required

Strong understanding of accounting principles, keen attention to detail, capable of working collaboratively and independently

Flexibility and willingness to work in a fast-paced team environment along with adaptability to changing priorities

Must have strong computer skills including MS Excel, substantial ERP system experience, Macola experience a plus.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

As we continue to grow and provide leading edge products to our customers, we understand hiring the right people and treating them well is critical to our success. Everything we do starts with our values. These are the beliefs that we share and that strengthen our team. Our values shape our thoughts and actions every day. At F&Sits Always FRESH and Always FUN!

Find the most positive path.

Respond swiftly, accurately, and nimbly.

Earn trust by sharing, helping, and keeping promises.

Serve up safety.

Have each other’s backs.

F&S OFFERS:

We are proud to provide a comprehensive benefits program focused on your total well-being.

Competitive compensation package

A robust health and welfare benefits package that includes Life, Health, Dental, Vision

The opportunity to plan for the future with a strong 401(K) including company match!

Time to recharge with Paid Time Off annually Paid Holidays

Career Advancement opportunities and Tuition Assistance to help you achieve your goals and continue your career growth.