Controller - Farming

CONTROLLER - FARMING

LOCATION:                                      SHAFTER, CA. (FINANCE DEPARTMENT)

SHIFT:                                               DAY

About the Opportunity: 

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Controller - Farming responsible for overseeing the company’s farming accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial information, and providing leadership for the financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance functions. This position plays a key role in supporting farming operations and planning, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining internal controls.

Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers. At GPG, we take pride in delivering fresh, healthy, and safe products to communities while caring for the earth’s natural resources and investing in our family of employees—come grow with us! 

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What You Will Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of directly related experience in Ag or related manufacturing industry
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Experience in designing and developing data queries/reports from ERP system for operational analytics and utilizing data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop and mentor staff
• Excellent critical thinking with oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to details; strong interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of individuals throughout operations and management
• Ability to work well in a self-directed, fast-paced, changing environment with minimum supervision
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the desire to be the team leader as well as a team player at times
• Travel to regional facilities as needed, some weekend and holiday work may be required
• Remote work not available for this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean DMV driving record
• Must pass pre-placement drug/alcohol screen and background check.

What Will Set You Apart:

• CPA/CMA with experience in cost accounting and inventory.

Total Rewards:            $165,000 - $180,000 / YEARLY

• Actual compensation paid within the range will be determined by factors such as the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.
  • Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage. 
  • Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year. 
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Subsidized gym membership
  • Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.