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Junior Controller

  • Hybrid
    • Aptos, California, United States
  • Finance

Job description

Tradin Organic is a global frontrunner in organic, plant-based ingredients. For more than 30 years, we have led the industry with a full-service portfolio built on unique sourcing, sustainability initiatives, and integrated processing and distribution. Our range spans cocoa, sugars and sweeteners, nuts, seeds and pulses, plant-based oils and fats, dried fruits, and fruit and vegetable purées and concentrates, plus other complementary organic plant-based ingredients. 

We operate in 19 countries with teams on the ground, sourcing from over 300,000 farmers and offering over 200 organic ingredients. We are a global organization with headquarters in Amsterdam and a U.S. office in Aptos, California. Tradin Organic is part of Amsterdam Commodities N.V. (Acomo), headquartered in Rotterdam and listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ACOMO). 

For our US team, we are looking for a Junior Controller to join our team!

Junior Controller

The Junior Controller plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of the organization’s financial operations. This position is responsible for overseeing financial procedures, maintaining accurate records, and preparing financial statements in accordance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements.

Your responsibilities and objectives:

Analysis and reporting:

  • Manage and organize the close process and procedures

  • Preparing financial analyses and reports

  • Coordinating accounting functions and programs

  • Maintaining and reconciling balance sheet and general ledger accounts

  • Assisting with annual audit preparations

  • Prepare and manage IFRS 16 Lease Liability and ROU schedules and entries

  • Investigating and resolving Internal and External audit findings, account discrepancies, and issues of non-compliance

  • Assisting in preparing federal, state, local, and special tax workpapers in collaboration with external Tax Auditors

  • Support the Finance and Business Controllers

Process improvement/optimization

  • Collaborate with Operations and Commercial Departments to correct accounting mistakes and propose process improvements.

  • Work closely with the JR Accountant and AP Manager.

  • Support the operational effectiveness of key internal controls.

  • Manage and prepare files for monitoring Financial Controls and Reporting.

  • Create reports as needed.

  • Create and maintain relevant SOP’s as needed.

Systems:

  • Co-responsible for maintaining the financial ERP system settings and Hyperion mapping tables.

  • Maintenance and reconciliation of the Chart of Accounts.

  • Assist in Tagetik Consolidation and reporting.

  • Support the implementation of a new ERP system.


Job requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, or related field.

  • 5 years’ experience required

Knowledge and skills:

  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills

  • Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations

  • Solid working knowledge of SOX, GAAP and IFRS accounting principles

  • Strong financial analysis skills

  • Understanding of Balance Sheet Reconciliation, variance analysis and Reporting

  • Possesses strong Excel skills and is proficient in all Microsoft Office programs

  • SQL knowledge and similar programming skills

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Detail-oriented

  • Able to work with little to no supervision and perform under pressure

  • Strong organizational and stress management skills

  • Ability to train, develop, and collaborate with staff

  • Strong skills in project management with focus and details and timelines


Benefits of working at Tradin Organic:

  • 11 paid holidays

  • 401(K) matching

  • Comprehensive health insurance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Life Insurance

  • Educational Assistance

  • Paid Parental leave

  • Volunteering Paid Time Off


Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

An Equal Opportunity Employer

EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED

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