What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Mastronardi Produce?
Primary Function:
The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in managing the Company’s consolidated financial reporting processes, including system maintenance, period-end close, budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and lender reporting. This role will also assist in maintaining the integrity of financial data and ensuring compliance with internal and external reporting requirements. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting the consolidated financial reporting system (HFM) and preparing financial analyses.
Values:
To perform this job successfully, the incumbent’s behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees:
Be Passionate, have Respect, be Innovative, be Driven, and strive for Excellence.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Financial Systems & Reporting: Assist with maintaining the Company’s consolidation financial reporting system (HFM), including mapping updates, troubleshooting, and report generation. Support business unit reconciliations and the preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements. Help prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management reporting packages, including executive summaries and board presentations.
- Period-End Close: Coordinate with business units to ensure timely and accurate period-end submissions. Review supporting schedules and adjusting entries and assist in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Ensure completeness and accuracy of consolidated financial data.
- Forecasting & Budgeting: Play a key role in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Assist in consolidating data within HFM, support business units with submissions, and review consolidated outputs for accuracy and completeness.
- Audit Preparation: Participate in the annual external financial statement audit and 401(k) audit. Prepare supporting documentation and schedules, respond to auditor requests, and assist with periodic regulatory reporting requirements.
- Compliance & Controls: Help ensure compliance with ASPE standards, debt covenants, and lender reporting requirements. Maintain accurate records and technical accounting documentation to support internal controls and external obligations.
- Ad-Hoc Reporting & Analysis: Respond to internal requests for financial data and analysis. Maintain and update schedules for business-critical metrics. Provide timely, accurate data to support decision-making.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Team Support: Work closely with finance, accounting, and operational teams to support financial initiatives, improve reporting accuracy, and drive process improvements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.
- CPA designation preferred not required.
- 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate or public accounting environment.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with consolidation reporting software application preferred.
- Previous experience at an assistant controller level or relevant experience is preferred.
Working Conditions:
Working conditions are normal for an office environment
