Senior Accounting Manager

Wonderful Orchards is seeking an experienced Senior Accounting Manager – Financial

Reporting to join our corporate team in Shafter, CA. This is a key leadership role for a seasoned

accounting professional responsible for supporting the financial integrity and reporting

capabilities of one of the largest agricultural operations in the country.

Reporting directly to the Controller, this position will lead the financial reporting function,

ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of key financial information. We’re looking for

a results-oriented leader with strong technical skills, a process improvement mindset, and a

commitment to team development in a fast-paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Functions include but are not limited to the following. Must be able to move freely between tasks

depending on workload and business priorities

This role is responsible for overseeing key accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in

reporting, and maintaining compliance across entities. Responsibilities include:

General Ledger Management

Oversee accounting operations to ensure the general ledger is accurate, complete, and

compliant across multiple entities.

Financial Close Process

Manage and streamline the monthly closing process, ensuring timely and accurate financial

reporting.

Financial Reporting

Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial

statements, including detailed variance analysis, to meet reporting requirements.

 Financial Consolidations

Lead the consolidation of financial results across business units, maintaining and enhancing

the consolidation system. Coordinate with corporate team on enterprise-wide financial

reporting requirements.

 Audit Coordination

Serve as the primary contact for external auditors. Prepare audit schedules and financial

statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow) and address audit inquiries.

Lease and Revenue Accounting

Maintain compliance with lease accounting standards (Lease Accelerator) and ensure

accurate revenue recognition processes and documentation.

Account Reconciliations

Review and approve monthly account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and alignment with

corporate policy.

 Intercompany Alignment

Work with sister companies and corporate team to align intercompany balances and

reporting.

Process Improvement

Identify and implement best practices to enhance accounting procedures, controls, and

systems.

Project Support and Ad-Hoc Initiatives

Contribute to special projects and respond to executive requests with relevant financial input.

Team Management

Supervise and support accounting team to ensure efficient day-to-day operations with focus

on career development and learning.

Operational Support

Participate in finance leadership activities and help improve accounting practices across the

organization.

 

Pay Range: $140,000 - $160,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.