Division Controller - Los Angeles, United States - Baker Commodities

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Division Controller - Los Angeles

Great Info Salary Range: $135,000-$150,000 per year

Location Vernon, CA

Description

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 per year

Baker Commodities California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California Applicants )

Job Purpose: Responsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial, operational and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate. Advise the Division General Manager in financial matters relating to Division operations, including customer pricing decisions, various operating scenarios, cost-cutting measures, etc. All final decisions regarding financial matters will be made by the General Manager under the direction of Corporate.

Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Responsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial, operational and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate.

+ Prepare monthly pricing projections for division and other pricing analyses as required.

+ Participate in and oversee the closing of the various accounting cycles for the Division.

+ Periodically meet with Division Manager and department managers and/or supervisors to review financial reports, including ascertaining and documenting variances from budgeted or normal operating figures, and ensure revenues and costs are properly recorded.

+ Attend supervisor and other safety meetings and other meetings/classes as required.

+ Prepare, review, and/or approve various check requests, vouchers, and invoices.

+ Supervise accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely reporting of all accounting functions, including adherence to company accounting policy and US GAAP. Also, conduct periodic personnel reviews of accounting staff.

+ Ensure accurate and timely regulatory reporting for the Division, which may include the collection and remittance of sales tax, excise tax, property tax, or other taxes, preparing divisional information to be filed with the US Census Bureau, filing business licenses, filing permits, etc.

+ Report directly to the Assistant Corporate Controller. Also, comply with the instructions and requirements of Corporate Accounting headed by the CFO.

+ Perform and/or have performed under your direction and review the following specific tasks:

+ Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including the bank reconciliations.

+ Analyze, reconcile and verify the proper recording of raw stock/finished product inventory and supplies and perform physical recounts as needed.

+ Analyze financial reports and supporting schedules for errors and unusual variances, follow up on determining the explanations, and follow up on any corrective actions.

+ Prepare and post monthly journal entries.

+ Generate financial reports using an integrated system.

+ Research and resolve outstanding checks.

+ Answer accounting and financial questions posed by Division Management and Corporate by researching and interpreting data.

+ Oversee and participate in the preparation of the divisional annual budgets.

+ Assist in the compilation of information relating to the year-end financial audit.

+ Perform or oversee the payroll monthly journal entries.

+ Review debit and credit memos that affect customer accounts.

+ Prepare periodic analysis of allowance for doubtful accounts for the division and oversee Accounts Receivable collections for the Division. All collections should be coordinated with the Procurement Department and all bad debt write-offs should be approved by the General Manager.

+ Oversee and approve the input, updating, and maintenance of information in the Companys Vehicle Maintenance System (VMS) for the divisions operations.

+ Perform or assist in the processing of divisional credit card transactions.

+ Review various periodic reports/listings for accuracy, including but not limited to: sales, vehicle costs, expense and cost center allocations, amortization, depreciation, credit card processing, check registers, accounts payable distributions, internal customer service system, etc.

+ Assist in general hire functions for the division.

+ Assist in the resolution of computer system issues with divisional personnel or corporate information technology personnel.

+ Oversee the preparation of the weekly yield reports and review them for accuracy before they are submitted.

+ Submit all time-off requests to the Division General Manager for pre-approval using the standard form. Notify the CFO about extended periods off of work.

+ Prepare parts inventory adjustment calculations and input revised product price into the inventory system.

+ Assist in the preparation, compilation and review of monthly consolidation reporting.

+ Perform various functions related to Company banking systems, as needed (Wells Fargo CEO, Bank of Hawaii).

+ Generating or approval wire transactions (WF CEO)

+ Periodically perform the daily banking function

+ Periodically perform reviews of daily banking for determination/verification of daily investing amounts

+ Perform and/or review transactions submitted to bank

+ Plan, perform, and direct the preparation of the annual divisional budget.

+ Submittal of intercompany division documentation to divisions

+ Review of companywide payroll reporting and distribution to divisions

+ Work with other divisions on reconciling intercompany activity.

+ Perform other related Divisional/Corporate accounting duties as requested.

+ Assist in the compilation of divisional financial reporting system reports.

+ Must interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.

+ Must follow department and company procedures.

+ Must keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company.

Position Requirements

Qualifications (knowledge skills, abilities, professional certifications, education, experience, travel requirements)

+ Must have a bachelor's degree in Business, concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred.

+ Possess a minimum of 8 years work experience in accounting (both public accounting and private enterprise preferred).

+ Must interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.

+ Must follow department and company procedures.

+ Must keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company.

+ Must have supervisory experience.

+ Must be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.

+ Must be highly skilled in use of Excel Spreadsheets.

+ Must be skilled in use of MS Word.

+ Must have excellent verbal and communication skills.

+ Must have excellent work ethic, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.

+ Other duties as assigned.

+ Less than 5% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements:

Constantly (over 2/3):

+ Operates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer

+ Remain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time

+ Review documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information

Frequently (1/3-2/3):

+ Moves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.

+ Communicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail

Occasionally (under 1/3):

+ Moves materials or documents up to 25 lbs

Benefits Medical, dental and vision coverage offered, 401(k) With Employer Contribution, Paid holidays, Paid vacation and sick time, Company sponsored life insurance, Company sponsored short and long-term disability

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Shift Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt

About the Organization Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.

EOE Statement We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Open Date 3/12/2024

Division Los Angeles

Category Accounting/Finance

Company ID Baker Commodities

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