Senior Accountant - Dole Food Company, Inc.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Dole plc is a publicly traded company headquartered in Ireland and listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Growing, sourcing, importing, packaging, distributing, and marketing over 300 lines of fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers, Dole plc operates out of 30 countries to bring fresh produce to the retail, wholesale, foodservice and processing sectors, primarily in Europe and North and South America.

Total Produce USA, a subsidiary of Dole plc, oversees the Diversified America’s division which consists of subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates in North and South America.

We are looking for a certified public accountant who will report to the Accounting Supervisor.The successful candidate will have a drive to understand each of the businesses including their sales and working capital cycles as well as key profit drivers and how these translate into the financial results.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITION:

• Assist with the timely and accurate monthly reporting of all financial information received from subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates; ensuring that all financial reports required by executive management and Dole plc are accurate and in compliance with accounting standards.
• Responsible for month end close and financial reporting of North America’s holding companies.
• Participate in annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Work closely with North America’s group companies to ensure accurate completion of quarterly and year-end reporting including reviewing financial reporting packages before submitting to group.
• Assist with the completion of other group reporting requirements for North America division, including internal audit updates, quarterly reporting, year-end reporting, other SEC filings requirements, etc.
• Assist in overseeing compliance of Dole plc policies - carbon sustainability, legal reporting, anti-trust compliance, etc.
• Perform other ad hoc job duties and projects, as needed.

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• A strong financial background with proven success in financial reporting.
• Public accounting firm auditing public companies, (Big 4 preferred)
• Public company financial reporting experience a plus
• Hyperion Financial Management consolidation experience a plus
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to effectively communicate to people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in an ever-changing environment and handle multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to work independently, make appropriate decisions and communicate information to appropriate parties.
• Self-starter with superior time management skills and the ability to function under frequent pressures and tight deadlines.
• Proficient in financial systems, Word, Excel, Outlook, and other PC applications.
• Experience working in a SOX environment a plus
• Spanish a plus

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.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk reach with hands and arms.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• The normal hours of work will be 8:30 am to 5.30 pm, Monday through Friday, but due to the nature of the business, these hours and days may vary, and the role requires the employee to be flexible as the position demands.
• Must have the ability to travel occasionally both domestic and international.

Required Experience

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION:

• BS in Accounting or related field required, Masters preferred
• CPA or Chartered Accountant required

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.