Director of Accounting
Company: Seneca Foods Corporation
Location: Janesville
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of
packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout
the United States.
Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400
American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail
private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets,
distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the
brands of Libby's, Aunt Nellie's, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley,
Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and
Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides
vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack
arrangements.Seneca Foods in Janesville, WI is seeking a Director
of Operations Accounting to join our team.
Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical,
dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, paid time off and much
more!
Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!Responsibilities:
Reports directly to the VP of Accounting
Establishes accounting policies, particularly related to Revenue
recognition and Cost accounting and ensures compliance and
consistency across the organization.
Coordinate with External Auditors, Internal Auditors, and other
stakeholders to facilitate the company's various reporting
requirements.
Partners with the Operations leadership team to understand
performance, optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure
appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process
discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.
Regional Controller responsibilities for several manufacturing
plants (includes some travel)
Manage month end/quarter end close responsibilities, including
preparation and review of journal entries.
Ensure consistency of accounting treatment and classifications of
transactions.
Maintain documentation of process and procedures for SOX compliance
purposes and ensure controls are consistently performed.
Hiring, training, and retaining skilled accounting staff.
Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as
required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or economics with 5+ years
of relevant experience.
CPA designation strongly encouraged
Progressive experience in cost accounting in a manufacturing
environment, with demonstrated leadership responsibilities.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and cost
structures.
Proven experience in developing and managing standard cost
systems.
Demonstrated general knowledge of financial accounting procedures
is required.
Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word skills.
Must possess exceptional thoughtful and analytical skills, diligent
with high attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills, self-motivated, well organized.
Agile and open to change.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Ability to work independently, effectively handle multiple
competing priorities and manage deadlines under pressure.
Resourceful!
Strong project and time management skills.
Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal
opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative
action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated
against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or
veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected
classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable
accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of
otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities
unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the
operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an
employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation
under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us
at ADA senecafoods.com or call 585-495-4100.Nearest Major Market:
Madison
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