Controller

Del Monte Corporation; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life & disability insurance

FSA

Paid time off

Company holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Accounting North America to lead accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls for a major business unit. You will report to the VP Finance NA and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP, SEC, and SOX across multiple entities.

This role drives inventory, cost accounting, and ROI analyses while guiding ERP projects and cross-functional teams to support growth and shareholder value.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of financial and operational/cost accounting experience.
• US CPA is required.
• Experience leading teams of 10+ people.
• SOX and public company experience required.
• ERP experience with Oracle or SAP; involvement in ERP projects a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across levels of the organization.
• Experience driving ERP implementations (Oracle, SAP, Infor).
• Knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and revenue recognition in a multinational setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and inventory valuation for NA Distribution Centers and facilities.
• Approve capital asset requests linked to cost-saving projects and acquisitions.
• Ensure robust internal controls and risk management across locations.
• Liaise with EY, Internal Audit, and regulators.
• Mentor and lead a team of 19 accounting professionals.
• Drive ERP improvements and participate in new ERP implementations (Infor).
• Support mergers and acquisitions activity and corporate-wide processes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

SOX compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Auditing coordination

Education

Bachelors in Accounting

US CPA

MBA or CIA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

SAP ERP

Microsoft Office

Infor ERP (implementation)

Job description

• Employer‑paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

The Senior Director, Accounting North America, is a key finance leadership role responsible for overseeing all aspects of the region's accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions. Reporting to the VP Finance NA, this executive will lead the accounting organization for a major Business Unit in a publicly traded produce company, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting while maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, SOX requirements, and industry-specific accounting standards.

This role provides strategic leadership and oversight for accounting operations across multiple business units, geographies, and legal entities, including inventory accounting, agricultural operations, cost accounting, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. The Senior Director will partner closely with executive leadership, operational management, internal and external auditors, tax, treasury, investor relations, and business finance teams to support business growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value creation.

The successful candidate will combine deep technical accounting expertise with strong business acumen and leadership capabilities. They will drive continuous improvement initiatives, enhance financial controls and reporting processes, support mergers and acquisitions, and leverage technology and automation to improve efficiency and scalability. Given the dynamic nature of the fresh produce industry, the role requires a strong understanding of inventory management, supply chain operations, commodity markets, perishability considerations, and multinational business environments.

As a senior member of the finance leadership team, the Senior Director, Accounting will foster a culture of accountability (pun intended), collaboration, and high performance while developing and mentoring accounting talent across the organization. The individual must possess exceptional communication skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Accountabilities:

• On a monthly basis review and coordinate the accurate and timely financial close process as it relates to Distribution Centers (DCs) and Fresh Cut Facilities (FCOs) in North America, ensuring proper inventory valuation
• Review and approve Capital Asset Request CAR submissions associated to/from routine replacement of existing assets to major cost saving machinery/equipment projects and acquisitions of businesses ensuring ROI/ROA.
• Monitor adherence to inventory controls, inventory costing (according to the Companies costing policies), and segregation of duties across all locations
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors (EY), Internal Audit, SOX team and regulatory agencies.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management practices
• Ad hoc analysis into many NA and Corp initiatives and projects, as needed
• Lead a team of 19 people including 2 Directors
• Propose and participate in improvements in current version of ERP running in Distribution Centers (ORACLE, Produce Pro)
• Participate in the implementation of the new ERP system (Infor)
• 4-year college degree in accounting from an accredited institution, and/or equivalent work experience in a similar role.
• US CPA required
• SOX and public company experience required
• 10 years prior experience in financial and operational/cost accounting.
• Experience leading teams of more than 10 people
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook, etc.).
• Understanding of corporate wide End-to-end processes (P2P, O2C, I2P, R2R)
• Experience working with ERP system such as Oracle or SAP.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred:

• Big Four experience preferred. (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC.)
• CIA or MBA preferred.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses. ***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts—available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we’ve proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values—Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity—we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.