Controller Senior Director

Del Monte Corporation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employer-paid life & disability

FSA

PTO

Company holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Del Monte Foods, the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, seeks a Sr. Director, Controller to oversee financial reporting, GL governance, and disclosures for the division.

The role directs AP/AR, drives internal controls, and partners with IT and auditors to ensure accurate, timely financial statements for SEC reporting. Ideal candidate has 15+ years of accounting experience, CPA, MBA or advanced degree, and manufacturing/cost accounting expertise with SAP and ERP systems; leadership in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration; CPA license required.
• Active CPA license; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of related accounting/finance experience; public accounting background advantageous.
• Manufacturing/cost accounting background; experience with complex standard cost systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting process for the Foods Division including general ledger governance and financial statement preparation.
• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the Foods Division.
• Lead internal controls design and SOX-related activities with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate with IT on key ITGCs and drive automation of accounting processes where beneficial.
• Manage external auditors and lead disclosures for SEC reporting purposes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Team building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Active CPA license

MBA or advanced degree

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce. Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte®, Contadina® and S&W®.

The Sr. Director, Controller (Foods Division) is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, including general ledger governance, transaction processing oversight, financial statement preparation, journal entry review, balance sheet accounts reconciliation support, review of management discussion and analysis, and disclosures for the division, provided to the parent company for SEC reporting purposes, for accuracy and completeness.

In addition, the Sr. Director, Controller is also responsible for directing the Foods Division accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Accountabilities

• Facilitates best practices in corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and cost management:
• Evaluates and updates accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with US GAAP and Corporate policy, and monitors adherence to them. Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance.
• Ensures accounting processes are defined and documented.
• In partnership with the Vice President, Finance, improves the cost effectiveness, accuracy and reliability of processes and financial reports.
• Establishes department scorecard and KPIs.
• Drives accuracy and consistency, across all Divisional locations, of manufacturing/cost accounting practices.
• Works with teams and Functional Leadership to design internal controls to mitigate key financial statement risks in the financial reporting, procure to pay, order to cash, inventory, fixed assets, treasury, payroll, and benefit processes. Directs the execution of key financial controls to ensure they operate effectively.
• Works closely with IT to ensure key IT general computer controls are designed and operating effectively to ensure financial statements and reports are complete and accurate.
• Explores and prioritizes accounting automation where control and cost are beneficial.
• Provides input on cash-flow, and treasury strategies.
• Liaises with auditors (SOX, internal, external). Oversee audit requests and ensures teams provide the appropriate requested information in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with VP of Finance to conduct analyses for a variety of contingencies: new products, new business models, acquisitions including due diligence, divestitures, international expansion, supply chain issues, economic downturns, new system implementations, etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.
• Minimum 15 years of related accounting experience required, in conjunction with experience in public accounting assurance.
• Manufacturing / cost accounting background and experience with complex standard cost system is desired.
• Strong team leadership skills required.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to produce complex documents and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated functional leadership and enterprise collaboration in a global team environment.
• Experience with quarterly and annual SEC filing activities.
• MBA, or advanced degree in related discipline.
• SAP experience.
• BlackLine implementation experience preferred.
• Senior Accounting position in Consumer Products / Food Manufacturing at a publicly traded company.
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience.
• Direct team building and transformation experience.
• Spanish Language professional proficiency is preferred.

Benefits We Offer Include

• 401(k) with company match
• 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

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.