Senior Accounting Manager at The Wonderful Company in Shafter, CA

Job description

Wonderful Orchards is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager – Financial Reporting to join our corporate team in Shafter, CA . This is a key leadership role for a seasoned accounting professional responsible for supporting the financial integrity and reporting capabilities of one of the largest agricultural operations in the country. Reporting directly to the Controller, this position will lead the financial reporting function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of key financial information. We’re looking for a results-oriented leader with strong technical skills, a process improvement mindset, and a commitment to team development in a fast-paced environment. Duties & Responsibilities Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks depending on workload and business priorities This role is responsible for overseeing key accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and maintaining compliance across entities. Responsibilities include: General Ledger Management Oversee accounting operations to ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and compliant across multiple entities. Financial Close Process Manage and streamline the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. Financial Reporting Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements, including detailed variance analysis, to meet reporting requirements.  Financial Consolidations Lead the consolidation of financial results across business units, maintaining and enhancing the consolidation system. Coordinate with corporate team on enterprise-wide financial reporting requirements.  Audit Coordination Serve as the primary contact for external auditors. Prepare audit schedules and financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and address audit inquiries. Lease and Revenue Accounting Maintain compliance with lease accounting standards (Lease Accelerator) and ensure accurate revenue recognition processes and documentation. Account Reconciliations Review and approve monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with corporate policy.  Intercompany Alignment Work with sister companies and corporate team to align intercompany balances and reporting. Process Improvement Identify and implement best practices to enhance accounting procedures, controls, and systems. Project Support and Ad-Hoc Initiatives Contribute to special projects and respond to executive requests with relevant financial input. Team Management Supervise and support accounting team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations with focus on career development and learning. Operational Support Participate in finance leadership activities and help improve accounting practices across the organization.   Pay Range:  $140,000 - $160,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.   To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, shall, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business with an accounting emphasis.  Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in financial reporting and general ledger management, including supervisory responsibilities.  CPA designation and/or public accounting experience preferred  Strong working knowledge of GAAP, Financial Consolidations, and intercompany transactions.  Experience analyzing financial data with high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Prior experience managing and mentoring accounting team. Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills . Proficient in Microsof