Controller - SCONZA CANDY CO

Our Company

Sconza Candy Company in Oakdale, California, has been manufacturing premium chocolate and confectionery products since 1939. Our Company is one of the largest manufacturers of panned products in North America, producing primarily private label products for some of the world's largest retail and CPG Companies. We are a Company committed to our Team Members and their personal and professional growth and recognize that each of them directly contributes to our success. Our 500,000 square foot facility is located in Oakdale, California, approx 95 miles east of the San Francisco Bay Area and approx 95 miles south of Sacramento. If you're a dynamic person and want to directly impact a leading confectionery company, we want you on our team!

Position Summary:

To direct and oversee all the financial activities of the business, reporting to the CFO, including preparation of an annual budget, financial analysis, accounting, financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and other applicable tax and regulatory policies as well as summaries and forecasts for future business growth and general economic outlook.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, job cost updates and reports for government regulatory agencies.
• Oversees the daily operations of the accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions. Meets regularly with department heads to keep informed and to offer direction.
• Manages the company's cash flow to optimize return on capital, and provide predictable and sufficient cash flow.
• Oversees accounts receivable and accounts payable.
• Assist with HR/Payroll processes and reporting.
• Reviews reports to analyze projections of revenue, fees and profit against actual figures, budgeted expenses against actuals, and suggests methods of improving the planning process as appropriate.
• Analyzes company operations to pinpoint opportunities for financial performance improvement. This would include analysis of profit contribution by product and region as well as analysis of corporate overhead to support and coordinate with marketing strategies.
• Confers with CFO and department heads to coordinate and prioritize planning.
• Studies long-range economic trends and projects company prospects for future growth in overall revenue and market share, opportunities for acquisitions or expansion into new markets. Estimates requirements for capital, equipment and an increase in the work force.
• Assures timely and accurate financial function in compliance with GAAP requirements.
• Workers Comp & other employee benefit reporting.
• Coordinate annual audit and external audits.
• Prepare annual budget, proposals and documentation.
• Maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions.
• Other Ad Hoc reporting
• other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or state issued equivalency.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance, required
• CPA preferred
• Five plus years of experience in financial management with increasing responsibilities for multi-faceted direction and planning, required.
• Manufacturing Accounting required
• A real team player with high relationship skills.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word skills a must.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical ability to research, identify and resolve issues.
• Crystal Reports a plus

EXPECTED RESULTS:

• Provide accurate & timely financial reports
• Insure the operation of an effective accounting computer system
• Provide effective cash management
• Develop & manage budgets and forecasts
• Manage resources for profitability
• Hire, train and mentor accounting staff
• Support corporate "big picture" thinking
• Enable flow of decision making

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Timely production of financial reports
• Accuracy in performance
• Keep CFO informed of important issues
• Anticipation of need - forecasting
• Sufficiency of cash planning
• Minimal bad debt

CAPABILITIES:

• Communication
• Organization
• Analytical skills
• Work content and process knowledge
• Forward thinking - anticipates
• Understands internal customer's needs
• Understand systems, skills and processing requirements
• Team player

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $130,000 to $165,000 annually based on years of experience, position responsibilities and geographic location.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Sconza is an Equal Employment opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles (such as braids, locks, and twists), color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law (including cancer and predisposing genetic characteristics in California), genetic information, marital status, familial status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation (actual or perceived), transgender status, sex stereotyping, age, military or veteran status, domestic violence or sexual assault victim status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Sconza is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at Jobs@Sconzacandy.com.