Controller I

description : At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are a family-owned, excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members' personal and professional growth, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence-which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better. Summary:The Controller I at Pacific Seafood leads the implementation, management, and control of the finances and accounting systems at their assigned location. This role is responsible for the creation of financial statements, profitability analysis, application of company-wide policies and procedures, A/P and A/R processing and reconciliation of all assets, liability, equity, revenue, and expense accounts. The Controller I supports operations leadership team by providing resources to drive the Company's strategic plan and financial success for the location, division, and company. key_responsibilities : Financial Management and Policy EnforcementEnforce Pacific Seafood's accounting policies while driving the implementation, application, and continual improvement of financial and accounting processes, procedures, and controls.Responsible for the period-end close process, ensuring accurate journal entries, account reconciliations, and the preparation of financial statements and operating statistical reports.Drive the continued enhancement of financial and accounting processes, procedures, and controls to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.Budgeting, Forecasting, and Evaluationor assist in the preparation of annual budgets and business plans, forecasting short and long-term financial performance.Evaluate company performance through budget-to-actual analysis, using comparative data and evaluating operating ratios/statistics to inform strategic decisions and improvements.Compliance and AdministrationEnsure compliance with all necessary tax forms, registrations, licenses, etc., overseeing their accurate preparation and timely submission.Consult with the management team on financial and administrative objectives, programs, strategies, and action plans, offering insights and recommendations for optimization and growth.Support the corporate accounting team with the necessary documentation for the completion of annual audits and tax returns, facilitating a smooth and efficient audit process.Additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary to support the overall goals and objectives of the position.