Controller - Farming

Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Controller for its Farming division in Shafter, CA. This role oversees the company’s farming accounting operations, ensuring financial integrity and providing leadership for financial reporting, budgeting, inventory and cost accounting, and compliance. The position supports farming operations and planning, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and delivers accurate financial data to drive business decisions. Join one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable growers, packers, and shippers, where you’ll contribute to delivering fresh, healthy products while investing in employees and sustainable practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee farming accounting operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain internal controls.
• Provide accurate financial and operational data to support business decisions.
• Lead, develop, mentor, and manage accounting staff.
• Design and develop data queries/reports from ERP systems for operational analytics.
• Utilize data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Travel to regional facilities as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of directly related accounting or finance experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or an inventory-intensive industry.
• Required experience with inventory accounting, including reconciliations, valuation, tracking, and financial reporting.
• Experience with cost accounting, cost accumulation and allocations, and forecasting in agriculture or manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills for collaboration across all levels of operations and management.
• Ability to work in a self-directed, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license with a driving record meeting company policy, insurance, and DMV requirements.

Qualifications

• CPA or CMA with experience in cost accounting and inventory.

Benefits

• Subsidized medical and dental coverage.
• Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick and Safe Time.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.

Pay

$165,000 - $180,000 yearly. Actual compensation will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, internal equity, and market alignment.

Schedule

• Day shift.
• On-site position; remote work is not available.