Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODSGolden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
Key Responsibilities
- Work cross-functionally with IT Management and business stakeholders to plan, forecast and report both IT operating costs and IT project costs
- Ensure proper processes are in place to track both IT operating and IT project costs
- Provide decision support to IT management through routine actionable reports and as needed ad-hoc analysis
- Coordinate, complete and review each period end close process and meet each post-closing reporting cycle requirements, including variance analysis for both operating and capital budgets
- Prepare & present to Management period/quarterly results and forecasts
- Coordinate, prepare and compile the annual operating plan budget for IT Operating Expenses and annual IT Capital Budget
- Facilitate and lead approval of Capital Expenditure Requests (?CER?), SOWs, invoices, etc.
- Develop business cases for sunsetting and replacement of software and hardware
- Take high level direction and work independently to drive execution of department goals
- Coordinate with GSF financial analysts/staff accountants in completion of duties to close books and ensure accurate projections and forecasts
- Work with IT leadership to establish and monitor KPI?s and spend by vendors
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Experience
Education/Certification:
?BA/BS from an accredited university, preferably with a degree in Accounting and/or Finance
?4+ years of financial/accounting experience
?Broad understanding of core financial processes and internal control concepts
?Strong relationship development skills and orientation towards teamwork
?Strong communication and interpersonal skills
?Strong analytical skills (must be effective at asking questions, gathering facts and analyzing information)
?Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills
?Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
?Advance Microsoft PowerPoint skills
?Comfort with exercising judgment and making decisions
?Strong organizational skills
?Strong presentation skills
?Demonstrated leadership abilities
Preferred qualifications include:
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Systems related experience
- Project management education or experience
- Process improvement and/or system implementation experience
Key Skills & Competencies
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
- Federal, state, and local tax rules and regulations (B)
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) (E)
- Foreign exchange (J)
- Financial accounting and reporting (E)
- Financial concepts and techniques (E)
- Company computer systems (J)
- PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)
- International tax implications (B)
Skill and ability to:
- Analyze and resolve complex problems
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with senior management
- Communicate and coordinate effectively with customer senior financial and supply chain executives
- Prepare a variety of administrative and technical documents and reports
- Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
- Perform complex financial analysis
- Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
- Act in accordance with GSF?s Values and Creed
LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
- Direct report - Supervises IT Financial Analysis
- Serves as a key member of the IT Leadership Team, contributing to strategic planning and organizational decision?making.
Compensation: $150,000- $180,000
WHY JOIN USGolden State Foods (GSF) is one of the largest diversified suppliers in the food industry, manufacturing a range of products including sauces, dressings, condiments, syrups, and toppings for leading restaurant and retail brands.
Join GSF and grow your career with a global food industry leader who:
- ?People First: At Golden State Foods, we\'re not just a company; we\'re a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
- Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we\'re not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
- People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
- Philanthropy & Sustainability: We\'re committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
- Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:We\'re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our company values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where every person is supported and empowered to thrive.
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