Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

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Full-time Regular Carson, CA, US

3 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Southwind Foods, a U.S. owned and operated company supplying our grocery, distributor, and food service customers the finest fresh and frozen responsibly harvested seafood from around the world, is seeking an experienced Controller to join our team.

Job Description:

The Controller is responsible for the overall leadership of the accounting function and for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the Company's financial reporting. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented leader who can manage day-to-day accounting activities while continuously improving processes and automation. The Controller oversees monthly close, multi-entity consolidations, treasury operations, banking relationships, commercial insurance administration, costing activities, and financial controls, and partners closely with the CFO, Credit Manager, Director of FP&A, and business leaders across the organization to support growth, improve efficiency, and strengthen financial controls.

The Controller works closely with the Credit Manager to improve working capital performance and support efficient cash conversion. While collections, deductions, credit administration, and customer account management reside within the Credit organization, the Controller plays a critical role in ensuring proper accounting treatment, timely cash application, accurate receivable reporting, and efficient month-end close execution. This position is ideal for someone who understands the big picture but is equally comfortable rolling up their sleeves and getting into the details when needed.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations:
  • Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multiple operating entities.
  • Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
  • Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
  • Oversee account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and close work papers.
  • Coordinate annual audits and support tax reporting requirements.
  • Strengthen internal controls and accounting policies across the organization.
  • Drive accountability throughout the organization to improve financial accuracy and close timelines.
• Treasury, Banking & Cash Management:
  • Manage daily cash position and liquidity requirements.
  • Maintain relationships with financial institutions and banking partners.
  • Prepare, review, and approve wire transfers in compliance with company controls and authorization requirements.
  • Oversee treasury activities, bank account administration, and banking compliance.
  • Support cash forecasting and working capital planning.
  • Monitor cash balances and recommend actions to optimize liquidity.
• Partner closely with the Credit Manager to improve working capital performance and cash flow.
• Ensure timely and accurate accounting of accounts receivable activities, deductions, reserves, bad debt provisions, and cash application.
• Monitor key receivable metrics including DSO, aging trends, deduction exposure, unapplied cash, and credit risk.
• Support month-end close readiness through timely reconciliation of AR accounts and resolution of accounting-related discrepancies.
• Develop financial reporting, KPIs, and dashboards that provide visibility into working capital performance.
• Partner with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance teams to improve the order-to-cash process.
• Support automation and process improvements across receivables, cash application, deductions management, and…