Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Bringing Home the Dough

Oversees and advises the General Manager and Regional Controller on all matters concerning accounting and internal control procedures. Assists the General Manager and other department heads in preparing the operating budget, capital budget, projections, proformas, as well as completes the weekly profit/loss statement in compliance with GAAP accounting.

• Coordinates efforts of Plant Finance accounting requirements with local departments.
• Assigns, directs, and monitors efforts and activities (including training and cross-training) of local Plant Finance personnel.
• Responsible for the preparation, completion, and accuracy of weekly income statements.
• Responsible for maintaining periodic reporting (corporate and local).
• Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process.
• Analyzes balance sheet and general ledger accounts and prepares associated quarterly and annual schedules.
• Responsible for executing product costing for new items, updating changes, and quarter‑ly costing runs.
• Responsible for preparation of the annual financial planning process including operating and capital budgets.
• Responsible for the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings.
• Responsible for oversight of all cash and bank accounts in conjunction with Record to Report and Shared Services responsibilities.
• Ensures that all receivables are properly stated and monitors for timely follow up, including collection efforts in partnership with SSC A/R and Collections teams.
• Ensures that all inventories are safeguarded and stated correctly.
• Creates and/or analyzes various financial reports including proformas and fluxes.
• Maintains plant records in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls.
• Adheres to controllership policies as directed by Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance.
• Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures including Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), Internal Audit requirements, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.
• Maintains cleanliness of work area.
• Ensures employee compliance with work rules.
• Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary.
• Performs other duties as directed by the Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance.

• Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting, audit, or relevant work experience with two (2) years serving as an Assistant Controller or a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager or equivalent role.
• Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe is required.
• SAP (ECC or S/4) and Black Line application experience is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting a plus.

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits.
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan.
• Professional growth and leadership training.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave.

Salary Range: $95k-$110k/year.

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification.

It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.