Division Controller

Golden State Foods - Conyers, GA

Full-time - Manager

Conyers, GA

Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Division Controller is responsible for directing the accounting functions of the division, managing company assets and working capital, and measuring division performance to meet or exceed corporate objectives. This role involves ensuring compliance with accounting principles, overseeing financial reporting, and developing annual business plans while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the Division's accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and to meet GSF and division performance objectives.
• Directs and conducts various special projects and feasibility studies for new products, new customers, or business opportunities to meet corporate strategic objectives.
• Oversees periodic financial reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and thorough information for division and corporate management on working capital and capital spending, and to protect company assets.
• Develops and disseminates the annual business plan to establish performance objectives and to comply with corporate guidelines.
• Directs or performs a variety of financial or accounting activities (budget preparation, sales data, costs, audits, etc.) to meet specific Division operating requirements.
• Interacts with Information Services to represent the Division and to collaborate on the implementation of new applications.
• Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance.

Requirements

• Expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in PC word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Expertise in cost accounting and pricing concepts.
• Intermediate knowledge of budgetary concepts and techniques.
• Ability to manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment.
• Strong analytical skills to resolve complex problems and identify accounting anomalies.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive administrative and technical documents.
• Ability to prepare and deliver presentations to management and customers.
• Effective communication skills in a general business environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in crisis management and adherence to safety, health, and environmental standards.