We are looking for a highly skilled Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis in San Francisco, California. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic farm-to-table wholesale produce company that has achieved significant growth through acquisitions. The role focuses on addressing complex accounting challenges and ensuring financial accuracy for acquired businesses.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage all aspects of accounting for various small business entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy.<br>• Conduct detailed inventory accounting and tracking within retail, manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution environments.<br>• Take initiative to resolve accounting discrepancies and clean up outdated financial records.<br>• Collaborate effectively with entrepreneurial business owners to address unique financial needs and challenges.<br>• Utilize a range of systems, including QuickBooks, Excel spreadsheets, and manual processes, to streamline accounting operations.<br>• Prepare and maintain accurate financial documentation, ensuring compliance with company policies.<br>• Analyze and compile financial reports to support strategic decision-making.<br>• Work on financial backlog and bring accounting processes up to date.<br>• Mentor and support less experienced accounting staff to enhance team efficiency.<br>• Evaluate and recommend improvements to existing financial systems and workflows.

• Proven experience in managing accounting operations for small businesses or startups.<br>• Familiarity with inventory accounting in retail, manufacturing, wholesale, or distribution industries.<br>• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex financial clean-up tasks.<br>• Excellent interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively with entrepreneurial personalities.<br>• Proficiency in accounting systems such as QuickBooks, along with advanced knowledge of Excel.<br>• Experience in document control, scanning, and compiling financial documentation.<br>• Ability to adapt to diverse systems and workflows, including manual processes.<br>• Availability for a long-term contract position with potential for extension or conversion.

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