Accounting Supervisor

Category

Finance/Accounting

All Locations

Crum Lynne, Pennsylvania

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Tracking Code

2510-990

This is an in-person, on-site role based in Crum Lynne, PA.

General Description / Primary Purpose

Under the direction of the Controller, this position manages the grower settlements and grower accounting for Dole Diversified NA. This includes but is not limited to: Grower Settlements, Grower Payable, Grower Advances and Grower Accounting. In addition, this position will be responsible of ensuring that control policies and procedures are in place, are consistent, are enforceable and recognize and correct deficiencies when necessary.

Major Responsibilities And Tasks/Duties Of The Position

• Manage the Grower Settlement team and processes.
• Administer the grower contracting process.
• Develop goals and direct teams and departments to successful completion.
• Manage the grower payable accounts and review period end reconciliations.
• Work closely with grower settlement team to settle grower payables on a weekly basis.
• Manage grower accounting and ensure that financial results are reflected accurately by working closely with the Finance team.
• Participate in developing long-term strategies for the accounting team.
• Prepare the cash flow budgets and forecasts which include preseason advances, weekly advances and grower settlements.
• Safeguard assets by establishing, documenting, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Develop a weekly management reporting package to communicate profitability by grower and validate Dole’s liability on the balance sheet.
• Liaison with other departments in accounting and grower-related questions including, Legal, Sourcing, Sales, Operations and Finance.
• Establish a standard reporting package for growers by developing new reports or improving upon existing reports.
• Partner with and educate business owners, internal and external, to ensure accounting processes are complete and accurate.
• Develop, coach and manage team of accounting personnel
• Other projects as needed including system implementations and continuous improvement.
  
  

Required Skills

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)

• Work Experience: 5 to 10 years of accounting experience
• Agriculture experience is highly desired.
• Famous, HP, Mainframe, or JD Edwards experience preferred.
• Supervisory or management experience required
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Excellent computer skills including accounting or ERP software and Microsoft Office.
• Other: Must have the ability to make decisions, interact well with co-workers, understand and follow posted work rules/procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully complete projects demanding high attention to detail.
• Language Requirements: English, Spanish a plus
  
  

ROLE COMPETENCIES (To be Completed by HR)

Functional Expertise

Requires depth and/or breadth of expertise of the supported departments and business units General Ledger and Financial Reporting disciplines, inside of all applicable standards – GAAP, SOX, etc.

Business Expertise

Knowledge of best practices and how position integrates with others internally and externally

Problem Solving

Ability to drill down to solve complex problems, and take a new perspective on existing solutions; presents recommendations to next layer of management to support decision making process; leverages colleagues when scope of problem involves crossing organizational boundaries.

Leadership

Provides mentorship to own team, and acts as a resource for colleagues;

Impact

Position impacts accuracy of valuation and availability of company assets at all times.

Interpersonal Skills/Influence

Strong analysis, excellent planning, written and verbal communication skills, and ability to work in team environment.

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

Interaction takes place with all areas of the company, from subordinates to Senior Staff. Collaborates with other departments.

External interactions take place with insurance providers, auditors, both private and public, growers, customers, and others.



EDUCATION

Education: B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance.

Language Requirements: English is required, Spanish is a plus but not required.

EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT

Directly manage an accounting team of 2 /- team members.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift (including overhead) and/or up to 15 lbs.

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

• Ability to work beyond the normal work hours as needed to complete work duties, period close, the budget cycle, system implementations and special projects.
  
  

EEO STATEMENT: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.