Assistant Controller presso Baldwin Richardson Foods
Baldwin Richardson Foods · Macedon, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Ufficio in Macedon
WHO WE ARE
Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role reports into our Macedon, NY (hybrid reporting) headquarters.
WHAT WE NEED
The Assistant Controller is responsible for applying generally accepted accounting principles and procedures to record financial data, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements, and ensure appropriate accounting control procedures. This individual may act as a backup for the Controller and is a mentor to the Accounting team.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and analyze financial data to generate monthly and annual financial statements.
- Compliance: Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with US GAAP and the company’s internal procedures.
- Month-End Closing: Own the month-end closing process, ensuring all financial reporting deadlines are met timely.
- Business Partnering: Collaborate with other departments to provide accurate financial information as needed.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and ensure that accounting control procedures are maintained.
- General Ledger Reconciliation: Ownership of the GL reconciliation and timely resolution of accounting variances.
- Audit Leadership: Lead the annual financial audit process and coordinate deliverables with the accounting team.
- Charitable Contributions: Partner with senior management on the annual charitable contribution budget and ensure timely payments.
- Accounts Receivable Management: Assign and monitor customer credit limits, troubleshooting collection issues, and oversee forecasting of future cash receipts.
- Accounts Payable Management: Approve new vendor setups and payment terms, drive improvements in invoice processing automation.
- Tax Preparation: Assist the Controller in preparing all required schedules for the annual tax return.
- Capital Projects: Oversee all open capital projects with staff accountant, facilitate related cash needs, and report project status regularly.
People Leadership:
- This position supervises a Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Accounts Receivable Specialist, and Accounts Payable Supervisor.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
- Set clear expectations and facilitate coaching and guidance to team members to foster achievement of departmental and company goals.
- Inspire, empower, and manage performance of team members.
- Cultivate talent by identifying development needs and opportunities and provide training/coaching to team members.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of accounting and financial analysis experience
- A minimum of five (5) years of financial management experience.
- Advanced knowledge and experience with Excel.
- Hands-on experience with accounting software packages. SAP preferred.
- Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
You’ll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including a low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!
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