Junior Controller

Prospera Foods • Full-time • Remote (CO, US) • $75k / year • 6h ago

Company Description

Prospera Foods, a fast-growing B-Corporation, and Opportunity International Nicaragua, a US-based non-profit with food manufacturing in Nicaragua, partner to provide market access to smallholder farmers. Both organizations share a commitment to enhancing the lives of these farmers through a field-to-market approach. Prospera Foods holds B Corp certification, reflecting its adherence to rigorous social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency standards. With a purpose-driven mission, the company strives to benefit all stakeholders, encompassing workers, communities, customers, and the environment. This a remote work from home position, however we are searching for candidates in Colorado for in person collaboration opportunities.

Role Description

The Junior Controller will oversee daily accounting operations, ensuring compliance with established accounting methods and policies. They will enhance systems, achieve financial goals, maintain records, and conduct financial analysis. Additional responsibilities include supervising audits, collaborating with external accountants, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding asset integrity and confidentiality. Working closely with the CEO and Finance Director, the Controller will regularly communicate financial decisions, aiming to maximize returns and mitigate risks.

Position Responsibilities

Ensure timely reporting of the financial results as well as an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close process
Oversee and monitor accounts receivable including collections, monitoring and assessing risk with past due accounts
Manage and monitor cash availability and liquidity
Lead the continuous enhancement of internal financial reporting to provide meaningful insights to the leadership team
Evaluate and make appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes and tools while ensuring that practices are both in line with the overall goals of the organization
Partner with the CEO and Finance Manager to ensure accounting practices align with the organization's financial vision and mission
Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation (NetSuite).
Monitors and confirms the financial condition by coordinating and completing annual audits and providing necessary information to external insurance, financial and accounting auditors.
Provide guidance on technical accounting issues and new accounting standards.
Participate in 3rd party audits to ensure regulatory compliance and industry standards
Assess current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
Analyze plant financial data, including activity rates, variances, and inventory valuation.
Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiency and customer service.

Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”) or Certified Management Accountant (“CMA”), required
5 + years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, with exposure to manufacturing accounting and/or varied financial/accounting positions
5 + years responsible for monthly financial closing and reporting in compliance with GAAP and company policies
Experience using NetSuite and/or SAP in a manufacturing environment
Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices, standards, laws, and regulations
Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to think strategically and develop new solutions
Experience working on audits to prepare and examine financial records, identify potential areas of opportunity and risk, and provide solutions
Limited travel to Latin America, approx 2 trips per year
Spanish skills preferred, but not required