Manager, Division Accounting

Responsible for providing accounting and financial analysis leadership support both within the Accounting/Finance Department and, as identified, to the respective Operating Units (Divisional or Departmental). Works primary involves traditional month and year-end close activities, including the preparation and review of accruals and account reclassifications as well as preparation and review of account reconciliations. Responsible for performing variance analysis on accounts, investigating movement in balances that occur period-to-period and against Budgeted or Projected amounts. Leads in the preparation of the annual Budget and periodic Projection updates (as well as the annual Extended Financial Forecast), Provides on-going operational accounting support, updates various operational reports used by Divisional management as well as other accounting/finance related activities as assigned.
Responsible for coordination and preparation of periodic financial forecasts, annual operating budgets, and all analytical and variance reports used by management and for Board presentations. Responsible for the accounting management and financial reporting of assigned operating units.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Ensures that proper accounting internal controls and procedures are established and maintained, including reconciliation of accounts, etc.
• Coordinates and prepares monthly accrual and adjusting journal entries.
• Runs and analyses monthly reports (including board deck slides) and development of detailed variance explanations, including actual vs prior year and budget vs projection.
• Works with Finance and operations management to improve the quality of management reports and internal controls;
• Assists management in developing appropriate performance metrics and trend reports.
• Provides on-going transactional support, liaising with operations and corporate support functions (Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, etc.) and divisional business partners (vendors, licensees, etc.).
• Assists in the ongoing assessment of accounting and financial reporting compliance with GAAP; researching and presenting recommendations as necessary.
• Participates and contributes to ERP and system upgrades.
• Assists with year-end close and annual financial statements audit.
• Serves as functional back-up and perform accounting duties, as assigned, necessary to ensure adequate internal control processes are in place (i.e. cash disbursements, etc.).
• Assists with Internal Audit as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit, including special projects. Attends meetings as requested.
• Provides other accounting/finance support to Finance and Divisional management as requested
• Participates in relevant training as requested

Minimum Educational and Experience Qualifications/Requirements:

• 3-5 years general accounting/reporting experience
• 4 year Bachelor's Degree in accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to handle diverse tasks and changing priorities.
• Possesses strong computer skills, in both PC and large ERP system environments. MS NAV Preferred, advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, familiarity with macros), proficiency in Microsoft office.
• Ability to understand of US GAAP, working knowledge of general ledger operations and experience in financial analysis are required.
• Possesses strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
• Ability to pick up tasks quickly with on-the-job training.
• Possesses the ability to interpret and communicate issues, problems and results.
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential functions consistent with Sunkist standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to talk, listen and speak effectively on telephone; read, write and understand written documents and policy; sit for sustained periods of time.
• Ability to be detail oriented and accurate, as this position requires a high degree of accuracy (i.e. preparation of shipper payments, divisional invoicing, etc.)
• Ability to be ethical, honest and work with integrity since this position deals with and affects the financial aspects of the organization (both in recording transactions and in reporting).
• Ability to think critically and analytically since this position requires analysis of changes in account balances as well as assessing the reasonableness and propriety of account activity.
• Ability to apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
• Ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information.
• Possesses problem-solving skills to be able to resolve and propose solutions to general process impediments.
• Ability to commit to continuous improvement.
• Ability to work individually and in a team for the purpose of collaborating and completing projects.
• Ability to organize and prioritize own work.

"Actual salary/hourly wages rates are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skill, education and/or certifications; location and position pay range; and organizational internal equity factors."
Well, what is this job really about?
At Fruit Growers Supply we believe that our strength and longevity is a result of the hard work and dedication from our employees' contributions. We foster a safe and respectful work environment with diversity and inclusion for all employees. We aim to achieve a strong work/life balance for everyone by providing wellness education and benefits including holiday, vacation and sick time. We believe that when our employees are happy, so are our customers.
Behind our history of innovation and commitment to market leadership is a company devoted to providing continued education, excellent benefits and good working conditions. We provide all the resources you need to support your professional development, including:

• A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• 401K retirement savings plan, Match+
• Generous paid holiday and vacation benefits
• Internal and external training
• Generous educational assistance
• An open job posting system

DISCLAIMER
This job description indicates in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist and its employees.
Fruit Growers Supply is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D