Division Controller
Associated Feed & Supply
Summary
Reporting to the Controller, the Division Controller will run the day-to-day accounting operations and month end close for three companies. This position will be responsible for communication and problem solving with the plant and other departments, meeting deadlines, and a multitude of accounting activities, including financial reporting. The Division Controller will be responsible for maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements. The Accounts Payable team will report directly to the Division Controller for D&D Ingredients company.
Job description
Essential Functions
- Analyze the organization’s income and expenditures and ensure compliance with regulations and tax laws
- Review and approve journal entries and account reconciliations
- Prepare monthly financial statements and trial balances
- Responsible for month end close and budget planning
- Establish accounting controls and procedures
- Gather and prepare documentation and support for auditors
- Coordinate with the plant for physical inventory counts.
Additional Responsibilities
Perform related duties and/or special projects as assigned
Qualifications
Skills & Competencies:
- Accounting Operations: Knowledge of accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, Fixed Assets, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition to ensure accuracy
- Data Based Decisions: Demonstrates strong quantitative and analytical skills as they apply to reporting and information processing. Uses various methods to make data-based decisions.
- Continuous Improvement: Design, roadmap and continuous process/control improvement plans, leading implementation of both, including application/system change management for increased efficiency and effectiveness of processes or data.
Ability to:
- Demonstrate strong analytical abilities and mathematical skills
- Be detail-oriented to prepare detailed reports
- Demonstrate organization and time management skills
- Display strong interpersonal communication skills
- Interact with all levels of employees
- Possess good judgment, planning skills and leadership traits
- Problem solve, be a self-starter and handle multiple priorities
Experience and Training Guidelines:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Professional certification such as CPA, CMA or CFM a plus
- Practical training or experience in an audit or CPA firm is beneficial, or previous experience in a Controller role
- At least five years’ accounting experience
- Minimum three years’ preparing financial statements
- Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel, including experience in vlook ups and pivot tables
- MS Great Plains experience a plus
- SAP experience a plus
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- At least five years’ accounting experience
- Minimum three years’ preparing financial statements
- Advanced level proficiency in MS Excel, including experience in vlook ups and pivot tables
- Knowledge of accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, Fixed Assets, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Strong analytical abilities and mathematical skills
- Detail-oriented to prepare detailed reports
- Organization and time management skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
- Interact with all levels of employees
- Good judgment, planning skills and leadership traits
- Problem solve, be a self-starter and handle multiple priorities
Company overview
Associated Feed & Supply Company is a leading animal feed manufacturer founded in 1971 and headquartered in Turlock, California. Operating in the heart of California's San Joaquin Valley, the company specializes in producing a comprehensive range of animal feeds for various livestock including dairy, poultry, swine, beef, equine, sheep, ratite, and rabbit. The Swanson Family-owned business leverages decades of experience as livestock producers to deliver innovative and high-quality feed products. With multiple processing facilities including West Main, Sierra Grain Terminal, Turlock Commodities, Traver Commodities, and their certified organic OrganIQ facility, Associated Feed serves the agricultural community with both conventional and organic feed options. The company operates with 201-500 employees and maintains a strong commitment to quality, customer service, and sustainable agricultural practices, positioning itself as a trusted provider in the animal nutrition industry.