Sabater is a full-service manufacturer and offers unparalleled product knowledge of the world’s natural ingredients such as spices and seasonings, botanical herbs and teas based in Carson, CA. We have been a key supplier for 120 years! Our vision is to be the global provider of natural ingredients to the food and nutraceutical industry, focusing on quality, safety, and sustainability.
Our company is part of a multinational group with presence in Spain, China, Senegal and Peru. We are looking for a Controller who is a self-starter and HIGHLY motivated with the ability to thrive in an ever-changing environment and collaborate with a company of talented, motivated individuals.
The Controller is a team player and key leader with a long-term, career-minded approach to daily responsibilities. Food manufacturing experience preferred. This is an ONSITE position.
The Controller, while working under the direction of the President and Global CFO, will be responsible for managing multiple aspects of the accounting operations of the company, including planning, directing, general accounting, cost accounting and internal controls ensuring proper accounting procedures have been followed. The role also owns the monthly financial reporting and variance analysis, ad hoc reporting, investigating discrepancies, budgeting and forecast projections. The Controller position is instrumental in achieving fiscal goals and a key member of the leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities, but not limited to,
- Provides the cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operations. Ensures appropriate internal controls are in place and supports effective and efficient annual fiscal audits.
- Works closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and effective analysis of production variances.
- Develops, monitors, and analyzes manufacturing overhead allocation and burden rates to ensure appropriateness.
- Prepare, review, and distribute monthly financial reports to President, Global CFO, and CIO.
- Tracks expenses and revenues versus budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations.
- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial package.
- Responsible for overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable processing.
- Ownership of the inventory sub-ledger.
- Daily management of the company’s bank accounts, and coordinate cash flow with Global CFO.
- Prepares annual financial information for external auditors. Liaison for all annual audits and tax preparation from CPA Firm.
- Leads in the budget and reforecast process recommending actions/interventions.
- Maintains budget and reforecast information.
- Coordinates accounting documentation requirements with suppliers, brokers, vessels, etc.
- Determines cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
- Provides financial and analytical support for incentive compensation management, semi-annual incentive compensation payments.
- Develops, maintains, and distributes ad-hoc reports and financial models, as needed.
- Responsible for monthly general ledger accounting and reconciliation.
- Process all work to meet metrics/KPIs.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Four-year bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required.
- Seven years or more of related Controller experience required. Manufacturing experience preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Work, Outlook).
- Strong judgment and decision making.
- Proficient in QuickBooks.
- Strong work ethic and positive attitude. Long-term career minded individual.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at times.
- Occasionally required to execute non-standard physical activities.
Travel
Local travel to and from company locations.
Schedule: Monday - Friday. Full-time.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Join our team today!
Sabater USA participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database. The E-Verify process will be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Sabater USA. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to dhs.gov/e-verify
Sabater USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $140,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in a Controller role?
Education:
Ability to Relocate:
- Gardena, CA 90248: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
