{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"94b421d109fb9b2a1955133e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94b421d109fb9b2a1955133e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94b421d109fb9b2a1955133e","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\nResponsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial, operational and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate safely and effectively. Advise the Division General Manager in financial matters relating to Division operations, including customer pricing decisions, various operating scenarios, cost-cutting measures, etc. All final decisions regarding financial matters will be made by the General Manager under the direction of Corporate.\nPlease see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com\nBaker Commodities California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California Applicants\nCompensation and Benefits\n$130,000-$145,000 salary per year\nMedical, dental and vision coverage offered\n401(k) With employer contribution\nPaid holidays, vacation and sick time\nCompany sponsored life insurance\nCompany sponsored short and long-term disability\nPet Insurance\nDuties and Responsibilities\nResponsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate.\nPrepare monthly pricing projections for the division and other pricing analysis as required.\nParticipate in and oversee the closing of the various accounting cycles for the Division.\nPeriodically meet with department managers and/or supervisors to review financial reports, including ascertaining and documenting variances from budgeted or normal operating figures, and ensure revenues and costs are properly recorded.\nAttend supervisor and other safety meetings and other meetings/classes as required.\nPrepare, review, and/or approve various check requests, vouchers, and invoices.\nSupervise accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely reporting of all accounting functions, including adherence to company accounting policy and U.S GAAP. Also, conduct periodic personnel reviews of accounting staff.\nEnsure accurate and timely regulatory reporting for the Division, which may include the collection and remittance of sales tax, excise tax, property tax, or other taxes, preparing divisional information to be filed with the US Census Bureau, filing business licenses, filing permits, etc.\nPlan, perform, and direct the preparation of the annual divisional budget.\nWork with other divisions on the reconciliation of intercompany activity.\nReport directly to the General Manager. Also, comply with the instructions and requirements of Corporate Accounting headed by the CFO.\nPerform the following specific tasks:\na. Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including the bank reconciliations.\nb. Analyze, reconcile and verify the proper recording of raw stock/finished product inventory and supplies and perform physical recounts as needed.\nc. Analyze financial reports and supporting schedules for errors and unusual variances, follow up on determining the explanations, and follow up on any corrective actions.\nd. Prepare and post monthly journal entries.\ne. Generate financial reports using an integrated system.\nf. Research and resolve outstanding checks.\ng. Answer accounting and financial questions posed by Division Management and Corporate by researching and interpreting data.\nh. Assist in the compilation of information relating to the year-end financial audit.\ni. Perform or oversee the payroll function, generate and/or review payroll reports, and prepare monthly payroll journal entries.\nj. Prepare periodic analysis of allowance for doubtful accounts for the division and oversee Accounts Receivable collections for the Division. All collections should be coordinated with the Procurement Department and all bad debt write-offs should be approved by the General Manager.\nk. Oversee and approve the input, updating, and maintenance of information in the Company’s Vehicle Maintenance System (“VMS”) for the division’s operations.\nl. Perform or assist in the processing of divisional credit card transactions.\nm. Review various periodic reports/listings for accuracy, including but not limited to: sales, vehicle costs, expense and cost center allocations, amortization, depreciation, credit card processing, check registers, accounts payable distributions, internal customer service system, etc.\nn. Assist in general hire functions for the division, including placing ads as needed, processing new hire paperwork, etc.\no. Assist in the resolution of computer system issues with divisional personnel or corporate information technology personnel.\np. Oversee the preparation of the weekly yield reports and review them for accuracy before they are submitted.\nq. Submit all time-off requests to the Division General Manager for pre-approval using the standard form. Notify the CFO and Assistant Corporate Controller about extended periods off of work.\n13. Perform various functions related to the Company's banking systems, as needed.\na. Periodically perform daily banking functions.\nb. Periodically perform reviews of daily banking transactions.\nc. Perform and/or review transactions submitted to the bank.\nd. Prepare and/or review the wire transfer request to be submitted to the corporate office.\n14. Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner\n15. Follow department and company procedures\n16. Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company\n17. Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.\nRequirements:\nMust have a bachelor's degree in business, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred.\nPossess a minimum of 8 years of work experience in accounting (both public accounting and private enterprise preferred).\nMust have advanced supervisory experience.\nMust be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.\nMust be highly skilled in the use of Excel Spreadsheets.\nMust be skilled in the use of MS Word.\nMust have excellent verbal and communication skills.\nMust have excellent work ethic, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.\nLess than 5% travel requirement\nPhysical Demands/Requirements:\nConstantly (over 2/3):\nOperates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer\nRemain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time\nReviews documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information\nFrequently (1/3-2/3):\nMoves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.\nCommunicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail\nOccasionally (under 1/3):\nMoves materials or documents up to 25 lbs\nAbout Baker Commodities, Inc.\nBaker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies.\nEOE STATEMENT\nWe are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.\nCo ID: Baker Commodities,\nJob ID: 06B 092325 122 1\nJD: Controller 122 06-092225A","company":"Baker Commodities","rawCompany":"baker commodities","city":"Kerman","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:21:18.259Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"921130","title":"Public Finance Activities","slug":"public-finance-activities"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"521110","title":"Monetary Authorities-Central Bank","slug":"monetary-authorities-central-bank"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Description:\nResponsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial, operational and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate safely and effectively. Advise the Division General Manager in financial matters relating to Division operations, including customer pricing decisions, various operating scenarios, cost-cutting measures, etc. All final decisions regarding financial matters will be made by the General Manager under the direction of Corporate.\nPlease see our website for more information regarding Baker Commodities, Inc. www.bakercommodities.com\nBaker Commodities California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California Applicants\nCompensation and Benefits\n$130,000-$145,000 salary per year\nMedical, dental and vision coverage offered\n401(k) With employer contribution\nPaid holidays, vacation and sick time\nCompany sponsored life insurance\nCompany sponsored short and long-term disability\nPet Insurance\nDuties and Responsibilities\nResponsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting financial and statistical reporting on a timely basis as requested by Division Management and Corporate.\nPrepare monthly pricing projections for the division and other pricing analysis as required.\nParticipate in and oversee the closing of the various accounting cycles for the Division.\nPeriodically meet with department managers and/or supervisors to review financial reports, including ascertaining and documenting variances from budgeted or normal operating figures, and ensure revenues and costs are properly recorded.\nAttend supervisor and other safety meetings and other meetings/classes as required.\nPrepare, review, and/or approve various check requests, vouchers, and invoices.\nSupervise accounting staff and ensure accurate and timely reporting of all accounting functions, including adherence to company accounting policy and U.S GAAP. Also, conduct periodic personnel reviews of accounting staff.\nEnsure accurate and timely regulatory reporting for the Division, which may include the collection and remittance of sales tax, excise tax, property tax, or other taxes, preparing divisional information to be filed with the US Census Bureau, filing business licenses, filing permits, etc.\nPlan, perform, and direct the preparation of the annual divisional budget.\nWork with other divisions on the reconciliation of intercompany activity.\nReport directly to the General Manager. Also, comply with the instructions and requirements of Corporate Accounting headed by the CFO.\nPerform the following specific tasks:\na. Prepare various general ledger account reconciliations monthly, including the bank reconciliations.\nb. Analyze, reconcile and verify the proper recording of raw stock/finished product inventory and supplies and perform physical recounts as needed.\nc. Analyze financial reports and supporting schedules for errors and unusual variances, follow up on determining the explanations, and follow up on any corrective actions.\nd. Prepare and post monthly journal entries.\ne. Generate financial reports using an integrated system.\nf. Research and resolve outstanding checks.\ng. Answer accounting and financial questions posed by Division Management and Corporate by researching and interpreting data.\nh. Assist in the compilation of information relating to the year-end financial audit.\ni. Perform or oversee the payroll function, generate and/or review payroll reports, and prepare monthly payroll journal entries.\nj. Prepare periodic analysis of allowance for doubtful accounts for the division and oversee Accounts Receivable collections for the Division. All collections should be coordinated with the Procurement Department and all bad debt write-offs should be approved by the General Manager.\nk. Oversee and approve the input, updating, and maintenance of information in the Company’s Vehicle Maintenance System (“VMS”) for the division’s operations.\nl. Perform or assist in the processing of divisional credit card transactions.\nm. Review various periodic reports/listings for accuracy, including but not limited to: sales, vehicle costs, expense and cost center allocations, amortization, depreciation, credit card processing, check registers, accounts payable distributions, internal customer service system, etc.\nn. Assist in general hire functions for the division, including placing ads as needed, processing new hire paperwork, etc.\no. Assist in the resolution of computer system issues with divisional personnel or corporate information technology personnel.\np. Oversee the preparation of the weekly yield reports and review them for accuracy before they are submitted.\nq. Submit all time-off requests to the Division General Manager for pre-approval using the standard form. Notify the CFO and Assistant Corporate Controller about extended periods off of work.\n13. Perform various functions related to the Company's banking systems, as needed.\na. Periodically perform daily banking functions.\nb. Periodically perform reviews of daily banking transactions.\nc. Perform and/or review transactions submitted to the bank.\nd. Prepare and/or review the wire transfer request to be submitted to the corporate office.\n14. Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner\n15. Follow department and company procedures\n16. Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company\n17. Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.\nRequirements:\nMust have a bachelor's degree in business, with a concentration in Accounting or Finance preferred.\nPossess a minimum of 8 years of work experience in accounting (both public accounting and private enterprise preferred).\nMust have advanced supervisory experience.\nMust be highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data.\nMust be highly skilled in the use of Excel Spreadsheets.\nMust be skilled in the use of MS Word.\nMust have excellent verbal and communication skills.\nMust have excellent work ethic, including a willingness to work the hours necessary to get the job done, especially when important deadlines cause greater than normal departmental pressures.\nLess than 5% travel requirement\nPhysical Demands/Requirements:\nConstantly (over 2/3):\nOperates computer and other office productivity machinery such as calculator, copy machine and printer\nRemain in a stationary position for 50% or more of the time\nReviews documents, organizes data and detects accuracy of information\nFrequently (1/3-2/3):\nMoves throughout office accessing files, office machinery, etc.\nCommunicates with customers and co-workers and exchanges accurate information in-person, telephonically and via electronic devices/e-mail\nOccasionally (under 1/3):\nMoves materials or documents up to 25 lbs\nAbout Baker Commodities, Inc.\nBaker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. 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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.\nCo ID: Baker Commodities,\nJob ID: 06B 092325 122 1\nJD: Controller 122 06-092225A","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:21:18.259Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:21:18.259Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Baker Commodities","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Kerman","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"94b421d109fb9b2a1955133e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/94b421d109fb9b2a1955133e"}}