Company: Leading Fresh Fruit Importer & Distributor in US and Canada Headquartered in Los Angeles, California\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJob Description:\r\n\r\nWe are seeking an experienced controller to assist the Chief Financial Officers (CFO’s) of both the organization and its parent company. The ideal candidate will have experience as an accountant in the produce industry, preferably in a senior capacity. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst, this person will streamline our financial, budgeting, payroll, and tax reporting processes. The controller will also provide sales, budget, and financial-status reports for senior managers within the company, affiliates, and parent company to ensure the operational efficiency and continued growth of the company.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nObjectives of this position: \r\n\r\n\r\n\tLead and champion improvements and innovation in the organization’s financial functions to enhance efficiency, transparency, compliance, and strategic decision-making.\r\n\tProvide a key role in managing all aspects of organization’s accounting, financial, budget, tax, and risk management compliance of the organization.\r\n\tEnsure that the organization meets state, federal, and international financial, tax, permit, and licensing requirements.\r\n\tOversee and support finance team with dynamic leadership that creates an environment of trust and productivity.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nResponsibilities:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tEstablish financial and operational benchmarks, cash flow projections, budgets, and reporting standards in coordination with CFO’s.\r\n\tLiaison with organization’s CPA firm to comply with financial and tax reporting requirements.\r\n\tImplement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to state and federal legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation.\r\n\tPrepare annual, reforecast, and 5-year budgets through close collaboration with the executive team and parent company.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nRequired skills and qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tExcellent management skills, optimizing workflows, and driving strategic initiatives.\r\n\tFive or more years of professional accounting experience.\r\n\tStrong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis.\r\n\tWorking knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance reporting.\r\n\tExperience in developing, maintaining, and interpreting dashboards and reports to support data-driving decision-making.\r\n\tAbility to build and maintain strong working relationships across diverse teams and levels of the organization.\r\n\tExceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly and persuasively.\r\n\tEffectively influence and engage key stakeholders to achieve desired outcomes.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPreferred skills and qualifications:\r\n\r\n\r\n\tFluent in Spanish (both speaking and writing).\r\n\tBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field.\r\n\tProfessional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CMA (certified management accountant).\r\n\r\n