Assistant Controller - Mezzetta
American Canyon, CA
About the Job
About Us:
Since 1935, we've been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves — and that's the only way we'd put our name on it.
Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an 80-year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we're seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.
The ideal candidate will have an immediate connection to our Core Ingredients:
- Crunchy Crunchy: We are hungry for excellence.
- Own It: We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
- Connection: We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
- Vibrance: We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.
The Role
Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will be based out of our American Canyon office in Napa Valley. Mezzetta is a family-owned company that has been built on a foundation of the utmost quality in its products and its people.
The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing and developing the accounting operations team to achieve a high level of performance for the receivables, payables and general accounting processes, consistently producing accurate and timely results and maintaining strong internal control.
What You'll Do
- Manage an accurate and timely monthly accounting close to include maintaining the close schedule, preparing journal entries, preparing reconciliations, reviewing results, and preparing financial reports.
- Manage the Accounts Payable team to ensure that supplier payments are authorized, accurate and timely, including management of the employee reimbursement process and corporate card programs.
- Assist in the treasury, tax and risk management activities to include cash forecasting, reporting and reconciliation.
- Maintain a strong system of internal controls over the accounting operations to mitigate financial risks to include developing and maintaining policies and standard operating procedures.
- Coach and develop the accounting operations team to achieve performance targets and goals by establishing goals, monitoring performance, and providing regular feedback and training.
- Optimize processes to achieve targeted efficiency and effectiveness, including reviewing, evaluating, and improving procedures and systems.
- Coordinate with the finance teams on budgeting, analysis of financial results and providing insightful ad-hoc reporting the drives action and positive results.
- Coordinate with outside accountants and government agencies on statutory reporting matters.
Who you are and What you'll need for this position
- 5-7 years of prior manager accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with specific supervisory experience in Accounts Payable.
- Experience with general ledger functions, monthly preparation of financial statements, and the month-end/year-end closing process.
- Excellent functional user of the full range of Microsoft Office products. Advanced excel skills.
- Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles with associated analytical and accounting skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to clearly explain accounting concepts to a variety of audiences, and ability to influence and present analytics to management
- Accuracy and attention to detail with deadline orientation.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies. Able to work independently with minimal direction and as part of a team. Willingness to take on new tasks with all levels of difficulty. Believe in celebrating and sharing the little things that make life special.
Education
- BS in Accounting, Finance, Business or associated area required.
- CPA or working towards Certification preferred.
Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace:
At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero-tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.