Director of Accounting Operations & Costing Excellence

Ocean Mist; Castroville (CA); Hybrid; USD 159,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Mist Farms seeks a Director of Accounting Operations in Castroville, CA, to lead accounting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting across business units. You will ensure GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting.

The role partners with operations and executive leadership, oversees monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ERP improvements, and builds a high-performing team capable of delivering actionable financial insights.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration required.
• CPA, CMA, MBA preferred.
• Continuing education in accounting standards, cost accounting, financial systems and related areas expected.
• Minimum 10 years of accounting/finance experience, agricultural environments.
• Strong ERP, Excel, and data analysis skills; ERP implementations or reporting automation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Grower Accounting, Farming, Foods, Harvesting, and other units.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee cost accounting, BOM governance, and standard costing methodologies.
• Manage inventory accounting, valuation, and internal controls across inventory categories.
• Provide financial analysis and management reporting to leadership; develop budgets and forecasts.
• Lead ERP improvements, process automation, and cross-functional financial planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Cost accounting systems

Job description

Ocean Mist Farms seeks a Director of Accounting Operations in Castroville, CA, to lead accounting, cost accounting, and inventory accounting across business units. You will ensure GAAP compliance, strong internal controls, and timely financial reporting.

The role partners with operations and executive leadership, oversees monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ERP improvements, and builds a high-performing team capable of delivering actionable financial insights.