Controller

Job Description

Controller – Food & Agriculture

Central Valley, California | On-Site | Confidential Search

Talent Resource Professionals has partnered with a well-established, privately held agricultural and food processing company in California’s Central Valley to identify an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is a hands-on financial leadership position with responsibility for the company’s accounting and financial functions. The Controller will work closely with senior leadership, operations, and the Board of Directors, providing the financial analysis and insight needed to support profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term decision-making.

We are particularly interested in someone who understands that a Controller in a privately held agricultural or food business often wears multiple hats and is comfortable being both strategic and hands-on .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team

• Oversee monthly close and financial reporting

• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial projections

• Analyze profitability, operating performance, expenses, and variances to budget

• Prepare financial reporting and analysis for senior leadership and the Board of Directors

• Manage cash flow and short- and long-term cash requirements

• Oversee banking and lender reporting

• Maintain appropriate controls over inventory, fixed assets, and other company assets

• Provide oversight of AP, AR, general ledger, and related accounting functions

• Partner closely with operations to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability

• Coordinate year-end reporting with the company’s outside CPA firm

• Lead and participate in internal and external audits

• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP

• Assist senior leadership with additional financial, insurance, benefits, and administrative responsibilities as needed

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Previous accounting leadership experience

• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis skills

• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to senior leadership and a Board of Directors

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

• High degree of integrity and ability to handle confidential information

• Experience within agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or a related industry is strongly preferred

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other advanced credentials are a plus

Benefits

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, paid time off, and paid sick time.

Interested in Learning More?

This is a confidential search , so the company name and additional details will be shared with qualified candidates during the recruiting process.

If you are currently a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, or Senior Accounting professional and are interested in exploring the opportunity, I would welcome a confidential conversation.

You do not need to be actively looking for a new position. I am always interested in connecting with strong accounting and finance professionals throughout California's food and agricultural industry.

All conversations and inquiries will be handled confidentially.