Global Corporate Controller

SUNSWEET GROWERS INC.; Yuba City (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNSWEET GROWERS INC. seeks a Global Corporate Controller to lead the monthly close, consolidation of foreign entities, and internal controls framework in alignment with the CFO.

This role oversees grower accounting programs, member payments, and year-end statements, ensuring GAAP compliance and audit readiness. Responsibilities include leading senior staff, improving data quality, and driving end-to-end process improvements with IT and operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with close processes and internal controls.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Experience in cooperative/member accounting environments and external-facing stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close calendar, reconciliation discipline, and issue remediation.
• Coordinate internal/external audits; strengthen control environment and documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures; draft technical accounting memos as needed.
• Oversee grower/member payment processes, deferred payment programs, advances, notes, and equity allocations/retirements.
• Ensure timely, accurate year-end statements to members and high-quality communications.
• Maintain integrity of member accounts and audit trails.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Cooperative accounting experience

Stakeholder communications

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

This Global Corporate Controller operationally leads the execution of key financial processes and procedures with the policies and guidelines set by the CFO. These include monthly close of US entities and consolidation of foreign entities, internal controls framework, and preparation of internal and external reporting for the company. The Controller also oversees the external-facing Grower Accounting programs (member payments, equity allocations/retirements, and year-end statements). The role ensures GAAP compliance, audit readiness, and high service levels to cooperative grower-members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

• Own the monthly close calendar, reconciliation discipline, account certification, and issue remediation.
• Coordinate internal/external audits; strengthen control environment and documentation.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures; draft technical accounting memos as needed.
• Oversee grower/member payment processes, deferred payment programs, advances, notes, and equity allocations/retirements.
• Ensure timely, accurate year-end statements to members and high-quality communications.
• Maintain integrity of member accounts and audit trails.
• Maintain familiarity with regulations governing cooperative member relationships.
• Own the technical implementation of the inventory valuation policy and ensure execution and maintenance of documentation; resolve complex cost/valuation questions in coordination with auditors and other stakeholders (e.g. Decision Support)
• Align GAAP requirements with management reporting needs.
• Lead Senior Staff Accountants; build cross-coverage and seasonal capacity plans.
• Coach and develop team; promote rotations and career ladders within Controllership.
• Partner with IT and Operations to improve data quality, automation, and cycle time.
• Recommend and steward innovation in ways-of-working across end-to-end processes leveraging existing (ERP) and other available tools as appropriate
• Own end-to-end grower/member payment cycles and year-end member statements.
• Own close calendar and control standards; approve remediation plans.
• Authorize master data/program changes impacting grower accounts in partnership with IT.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills:

• ERP proficiency (SAP preferred); strong reconciliation and documentation discipline.
• Experience with cooperative or member-accounting environments and external-facing stakeholder communications.

Ability to:

• On-time, accurate member statements and payment processing SLAs.
• Quality and timeliness of technical accounting documentation.

Education and Experience:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.
• 8-12 years in accounting related roles, including close processes and internal controls.

Physical/Safety Requirements:

• Tolerate extended periods of sitting at desk.
• Ambient noise is louder than a traditional office setting.

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