Financial Controller

Job ID: 1012

Location: Rio Rico, AZ

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Type: Salary

Send Resume to: jobs@freshfarms.com.mx

NO RECRUITERS OR UNSOLICITED AGENCY REFERRALS PLEASE

Who we are:

We are MJ International Marketing, LLC operating as Fresh Farms in Arizona & California, and as MJ International S.A. in Mexico. The Molina Group is principally known as one of the largest table grape growers in Mexico as well as an established California grape grower. We are recognized in our industry for providing some of the best-tasting and most unique varieties of table grapes available.

We also grow, pack, and distribute a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. Additionally, we partner with third-party growers to distribute commodities such as squash, green and colored peppers, eggplant, corn, cucumbers, and more. We’ve been in business since 2006 and are an ever-growing company with a year-round vertically structured business model.

Job Description:

We have an immediate opening for a Financial Controller/Office Manager in our Rio Rico, AZ office. Under the direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, this position is responsible for supervising the accounting team, comprised of 8 direct reports. This group is responsible for the timely preparation, accurate recording, and direct reporting of Inventory disposition, Sales, and distribution statements to Growers as well as providing compliance to all peripheral regulations within our industry dictated by third-party providers, State and Federal regulatory agencies, etc. This position includes all those tasks generally associated with a Financial Controller's function regarding financial information reporting, statement preparations, reconciliations, internal controls, and disclosures to partner owners. The departments under this position’s supervision include Accounts payable, Sales invoicing and Accounts Receivable, Grower and Farm accounting, Cost accounting, Treasury Management, Payroll, Inventory monitoring, Banking and its associated reconciliation and cash flow planning functions.

This position will assist in the month-end activities of this vertically integrated company. This position is onsite and based in our main office in Rio Rico, AZ. Some of the activities in this role might include:

• Responsible for supervising the booking activities related to accounts payables, sales, grower, and farm reporting, ensuring properly maintained records by verifying, allocating, posting, and reconciling all account transactions.

• Manages relationships with outside entities like the IRS, external tax accountants, external attorneys, and other regulatory and non-regulatory institutions to maintain certifications required by our industry.

• Reviews billing invoices, statements, and similar documents for accuracy; alerts and resolves any discrepancies with vendors, the Sales staff, or outside entities.

• Reviews and verifies all payment of invoices and ensures accurate allocations and charges to the appropriate grower, farm, or inter-company accounts.

• Assist the sales team and financial accountant with sales and grower settlement activities.

• Create and keep necessary records properly filed across all business segments.

• Contribute to developing improved accounting processes and reporting as well as monitoring internal controls.

• Mentors, develops, and evaluates team members reporting directly to this role.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of accounting and/or managerial experience.

• State and Federal Income Tax Compliance

• Knowledge and experience with agriculture and grower accounting is a plus.

• Possess proficiency with ERP software, preferably Famous

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, reporting, and 10-key.

• Strong ability to analyze and think strategically.

• Detail-oriented, specifically with respect to data and records-keeping activities

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) experience preferred but not required

• Ability to meet targets and deadlines

Benefits:

• We offer generous compensation which includes a full benefits package

• Company-sponsored health insurance

• Vision and dental plans for you and your dependents

• 401K plans with company matching (after meeting the enrollment period)

• Vacation paid time off

This is your opportunity to be a leader, produce positive change, and take us to the next level of growth in a highly motivated team focused on success!