Assistant Controller- Modesto (No Remote Work)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team. This role will assist the Controller in managing financial operations, ensuring compliance, and supporting strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting in the manufacturing environment, excellent analytical skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting:  Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
• Financial Decision Making: Working with the executive team to guide the organization’s financial decisions, including special projects.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts,  monitoring variances, and providing insights to improve financial  performance.
• Accounting operations: Overseeing the accounting department, including  accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Accounting policies and procedures: Maintaining a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Audit and Tax Support: Facilitate internal and external audits and tax preparation, ensuring timely provision of necessary documentation and responses to inquiries.
• Compliance:      Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies, assisting in the implementation of internal controls.
• Team Collaboration:      Work closely with operations, procurement, and other departments to  provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Financial Systems:      Assist in the maintenance and improvement of financial systems and  processes to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Team Leadership:      Mentor and guide junior accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and  growth-oriented environment.
• Staff Management: Hiring, training, and retaining  accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related  field; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of financial accounting management, preferred  in the manufacturing environment. 
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and analysis. Knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software. Prefer experience with SAP, AS/400 applications and reports. Advanced level in MS Excel and intermediate MS  Word and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Potential to move into the Controller role within the next 12 months.

Crystal Creamery is an Equal Employment opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Crystal Creamery is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process.