COMPANY OVERVIEW

Oxbo is the worldwide leader in specialty harvesters. We design, manufacture, and distribute innovative harvesting equipment and related products for the application, berry, citrus, coffee, field corn, forage, fresh market vegetable, olives, processed vegetable, seed, and vineyard markets.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Assistant Controller plays a key role within the Finance team for the Fruit Division, with primary responsibility for general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and financial analysis for the Lynden manufacturing entity. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cost controls, and data-driven insight to support operational decision-making. In addition to site-level responsibilities, the Assistant Controller provides broader financial and analytical support to the Finance Director for divisional initiatives, reporting, and process improvements across multiple manufacturing locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Cost Accounting & Financial Management

· Maintains and analyzes standard costs for products, labor, and overhead.

· Monitors production variances, inventory adjustments, and cost of goods sold to ensure accuracy.

· Supports monthly and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

· Prepares and analyze manufacturing performance metrics, variance reports, and margin analysis.

· Assists in developing annual budgets and forecasts for the Lynden facility.

Divisional Financial Support

· Provides financial analysis, modeling, and reporting to support the Finance Director and divisional leadership.

· Assists in consolidation of financial results across the division’s manufacturing sites.

· Participates in divisional projects to improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls.

· Supports audits and compliance activities as needed.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

· Partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams to drive cost efficiency and improve profitability.

· Identifies and implements process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy and timeliness.

· Supports the implementation of ERP and business system enhancements.

Other Responsibilities

· Supports effective and efficient business practice.

· Embraces and follows all safety policies, procedures, and programs.

· Maintains positive business relationships, good attendance, punctuality, and acts in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

· Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

· 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing environment

· Strong understanding of inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis

· Advanced Excel and ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, JD Edwards, or similar)

· Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills

· Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-site, fast-paced environment.

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Effective verbal and written communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· CPA or CMA designation

· Experience with QAD

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

· This position travels up to 20% of the time.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, as in an office setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manual dexterity for typing on a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus required to view computer monitor, read numbers and printed material. Mobility sufficient to reach, lift and transport files and other work material to work areas. Sitting for extended periods of time.

Pay: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Oxbo International Corporation

Latest Jobs

Assistant Controller