Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Bringing our love of food to families for five generations!  Blount Fine Foods is a family-owned and operated manufacturer, marketer, and developer of premium fresh prepared foods. We are an engaging team, bringing restaurant-quality products to America including single-serve grab-n-go fresh soups, mac & cheese, and entrées in grocery stores across the country, as well as for hot bars and restaurants. Help us create the finest food experiences including those with specialty certifications that include organic, gluten-free, and low sodium, among others. Join a proven team for growth, success, and a satisfying career!

Summary : The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Corporate Controller in overseeing the financial operations of the Company and providing overall strategic and operational direction to the Company’s accounting team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining internal controls, supporting audits, and driving process improvements across A / R, A / P, inventory, cost accounting, and compliance functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead the month-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee and assist with cost accounting functions, including standard cost updates and inventory valuation.
• Ensure compliance with and strengthen internal controls.
• Establish, document, and maintain standardized accounting procedures to support the development of a comprehensive accounting policies and procedures manual.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax consultants during audits and filings.
• Maintain and improve ERP and supporting systems and financial reporting tools.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Liaison between accounting and other departments to ensure procedural enhancements and to achieve corporate goals.
• Oversee and mentor Accounting Manager and other direct reports, providing support and assistance as needed.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, collaborating with FP&A and other departments as needed.
• Support annual corporate insurance renewal process.
• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment, while maintaining a great working environment within the Company.
• Oversight and accountability of direct reports in the accounting department. Carries out managerial responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Departmental responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems

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