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Controller

Pinnacle Recruitment Services • Bakersfield, CA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Meet Our Partner

Our client is a respected and established agriculture company, known for their commitment to quality, integrity, and operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee development and a family-friendly work environment, they have cultivated a supportive, collaborative, and flexible workplace where team members are empowered to succeed and grow.

What Our Partner Offers

  • 50% paid healthcare benefits for employees
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation
  • 1 week of paid sick leave
  • 4% 401k match
  • Family-oriented and supportive team environment
  • Great work / life balance
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a company that values loyalty and dedication

About the Role

As the Controller, you will serve as a key financial leader, overseeing and managing all accounting and financial reporting activities. This includes budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. You will work closely with leadership to provide strategic financial insights, support decision-making, and optimize overall business performance.

The ideal candidate has at least 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within agriculture, manufacturing, or similar industries. Strong analytical skills, strategic thinking, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee and maintain the general ledger, ensuring accurate and complete financial records
  • Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable tax and regulatory requirements
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and related accounting functions
  • Oversee prevailing wage payroll and related reporting requirements
  • Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decision-making
  • Support external audits by preparing schedules, reports, and documentation
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, farm management, and executive leadership to optimize financial performance
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