Controller

• Oversee the operations of the accounting department so as to achieve the department’s goals and objectives
• supervise accounting personnel
• Maintain documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Manage debt and bank financing for future expansion borrowings with applicable bank reporting requirements
• Administer the 401(k) plan and be responsible for the transmittal of weekly 401(K) plan contributions, year-end reporting, 3% safe harbor calculations/annual contribution, 401(k) loans, annual plan review, etc
• Participate in the team effort for new production line purchase and office construction
• act as NYS Grant Liaison
• Handle insurance policy annual renewals – general liability, workers compensation, umbrella, auto, property, etc.
• maintain appropriate coverages/cost containment, etc
• file claims and provide required paperwork
• Participate in the administration of health insurance benefits and annual renewals, review plan costs and make recommendations
• Maintain a solid, professional relationship with current bank institution representatives
• prepare quarterly and annual reports and GL reviews for bank reporting
• Manage cash flow for CFD and affiliate companies, on a daily basis
• manage AP for weekly check runs to determine payouts
• download weekly Positive Pay report for transmittal to Cash Pro
• ensure timely accounts receivable collections
• Provide financial guidance and data to other departments on an on-going basis
• Recommend and manage the purchase of contracts for important/necessary key items, on behalf of the company
• Assist with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) negotiations with company attorney and union representatives
• Recommend benchmarks against which to measure the performance of the company’s operations
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts
• calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to owners
• Provide financial analyses as needed in particular capital investment pricing decisions and contract negotiations
• Comply with local, state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Participate in any special projects and compile any special reports
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions that are in the best interest of the company
• Communicate with co-workers, management, customers, associates and others in a courteous and professional manner
• ensure that principals are kept apprised
• Attend management and other meetings
• Perform any other related duties for Caribbean Food Delights and other related companies as assigned and unilaterally determined by CFD

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or equivalent
• Minimum 5-7 years related experience
• experience in manufacturing a plus
• Proficient in Excel, Sage and other accounting software
• Strong leadership and managerial abilities
• solid technical accounting abilities
• experience with financial reporting
• Strong math, analytical and data entry skills
• Good communication (verbal, writing, listening) skills
• Composed, polished and present a professional manner

experience in manufacturing

• medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
• free online training