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About Firestone Pacific Foods, LLC

Firestone Pacific Foods, LLC (FPF) is a top-tier, efficient processor of frozen fruit that has earned a strong reputation in the market for quality and food safety. FPF has sales relationships with leading US and international food retailers and US food service companies. The company is well positioned to achieve annual growth in the highest growth frozen fruit category sub-segments including organic, private label and blended berry products.

Agriculture Capital Fund II, an impact investment fund, acquired FPF in the fall of 2019 as part of its strategy to build out a low cost, vertically integrated supply chain of high quality, organic blueberries operating at scale to address growing global demand for this nutritious fruit. Together, FPF and Agriculture Capital seek to provide customers with product traceability back to the farm and a vehicle for creating and capturing value from Agriculture Capital's regenerative agronomic practices.

The Firestone Family began farming in the Vancouver, WA, in 1896. We are a fully integrated grower processing operation for domestic and export fruit customers. Our fruit is harvested at the peak of ripeness, processed in our state-of-the art facility, and packed for shipment, ensuring quality in every product from the farm where it was grown to the finished bag in the consumer's freezer.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP of Finance, this position will oversee all day-to-day accounting activities, manage and lead an accounting team, prepare and review financial reporting, and perform all accounting duties in accordance with GAAP. This role will also assist in forecasting and budgeting, cash management and cash flow analysis, while partnering closely with internal stakeholders across the business. In addition, the Controller will review and drive improvements and efficiencies with month end close, financial reporting, and accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for numerous aspects of month-end close including preparation of monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, and critical analysis of changes in account balances to ensure accurate balances are reflected in the financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Development and ongoing preparation of month-end financial reporting packages, other internal management reports, and external bank compliance reporting.
• Maintenance of and comparative analysis against annual budget, and interim forecasts.
• Historical financial statement review and correction as necessary.
• Develop and implement best practices for accounting policies and procedures, providing training to staff as necessary.
• Maximize efficiencies, organize work processes and procedures, and automate procedures through system improvements.
• Oversee full accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee tax compliance.
• Oversee multiple accounting systems.
• Deliver automation and internal control infrastructure improvements.
• Improve timeliness and accuracy of accounting reporting

• B.S./B.A. in Accounting
• 10+ years of accounting experience
• Mid-to-large size company Corporate Controller experience: 5 years+
• Heavy ERP experience; PLEX a plus
• CPA Preferred
• Inventory and supply chain exposure at a mid-to-large size company
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables
• Recognizes urgency in solving problems and completing critical work
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Responds creatively to issues, change and high growth
• Positive, relationship-oriented attitude and communication style

• 8 paid holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Full-time, exempt employees receive vacation based on length of service.
• 0-3 years: 2 weeks paid vacation.
• 4-7 years: 3 weeks paid vacation.
• 8+ years: 4 weeks paid vacation.
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Medical- United Health Care
• Dental- Principal
• Vision- Principal, company paid for employees.
• 401(K)- Company matches up to 4%
• Discounted bus passes