Global Corporate Controller: GAAP, Audits & Grower Payments

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

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.