Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain standardized financial processes and internal controls to ensure the accuracy of financial statements and to drive improvements in profitability, productivity, and operational efficiency.

• Lead the four-week period-end close process and prepare comprehensive financial reporting packages summarizing operational performance. Responsibilities include:

• Reconciling all bank accounts

• Recording journal entries accurately and timely

• Managing inventory control procedures to ensure accurate valuation

• Reconciling all balance sheet accounts

• Conducting financial analysis to quantify variances against standard costs

• Review payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance prior to processing.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies, including oversight of:

• The annual financial statement audit

• Additional audits such as the 401(k) Plan and workers’ compensation audits

• Administer the Carolina Foods 401(k) Employees Profit Sharing and Savings Plan, ensuring compliance and timely reporting.

• Oversee all aspects of the cash cycle, including accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and capital expenditures. Specific tasks include:

• Submitting Positive Pay data to Truist for all AP and payroll disbursements

• Recording daily deposits and ensuring timely and accurate wire and deposit tracking

• Reviewing ACH and check disbursements to confirm appropriate approvals and compliance

• Develop and maintain management dashboards and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide timely, data-driven insights into business performance.

• Assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts, and ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field required

• CPA designation strongly preferred

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights

• Excellent communication and organizational skills with a high attention to detail

• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance

• Vision insurance

• Dental insurance

• 401(k)