Controller

About the role

We are a thriving, year-round, premium greenhouse-growing operation in the heart of California’s Coachella Valley. Our team cultivates and harvests a wide selection of fresh, high-quality herbs for national retailers and major chain stores. As a family-owned agricultural operation, we rely on accurate financial controls, practical reporting, and collaborative leadership to help our teams grow profitably and serve customers well.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage the accounting department, including training and day-to-day controls.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support accurate and reliable reporting.
• Issue timely monthly financial statements and supporting reports, including variance analysis and other agency reporting.
• Develop and maintain the monthly closing calendar with month-end completion targeted by the fifth business day of the following month.
• Review and approve journal entries, schedules, cash budgets, sales reports, cost reports, and departmental financial analysis.
• Develop annual budgets by department and provide ongoing analysis for pricing decisions, contract negotiations, ROI, and profit and loss opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements, tax filings, payroll administration, insurance, OSHA-related risk areas, and other regulatory deadlines.
• Partner with HR on payroll, benefits deductions, 401(k) deductions, recordkeeping, labor compliance, and HR-related software or process support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Five plus years of relevant accounting, controller, or finance management experience preferred.
• Strong experience managing accounting teams, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions.
• NetSuite ERP/accounting software and ADP HRMS experience are strong pluses.
• Experience in agriculture, food, manufacturing, production, or multi-entity environments is helpful.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executives, department heads, staff, vendors, and outside accounting partners.
• Able to manage projects, mentor direct reports, set priorities, and meet required deadlines with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) and benefit programs.
• Opportunities for professional growth and cross-department leadership.
• A supportive, collaborative, family-owned work environment.
• The unique experience of working with a herb farm and a passionate team.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Evening or weekend work may be required as job duties and deadlines demand.