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The Save Mart Companies · 19 hours ago

Vice President, Accounting - Modesto, CA

Modesto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$261K/yr - $325K/yr

15+ years exp

The Save Mart Companies is California’s largest regional grocery chain, and they are seeking a Vice President of Accounting to lead their accounting team. This role is responsible for overseeing financial accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP and SOX, and collaborating with executives for financial reporting and strategic initiatives.

DairyFood and BeverageRetail

Responsibilities

Close & Audit: Oversee the financial accounting and close process, including sales, merchandise gross profit, operating expenses & balance sheet, reconciliations, and review of accounts. Lead the accounting team in continuous improvements to the close and audit processes. Ensure policy documentation for all material accounting processes. Determine and establish technical positions and related accounting treatment, especially on highly judgmental material areas, and provide expertise and direction to the Accounting Team on technical accounting matters. Evaluate financial and accounting systems for adequacy, considering our rapid growth; scope, design, and execute improvements

Reporting: Oversee preparation of financial statements, including intercompany consolidations and associated flux analyses, as well as other analyses in support of performance assessment. Work with the CFO and FP&A team to prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual board meetings. Work with our FP&A team in analyzing trends, business drivers, and variance analysis. Develop a plan to add an Internal Audit function over time. Assure a collaborative and transparent dialogue on control matters with the CFO

Financial Operations: Manage compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements; ensure appropriate tax planning. Manage treasury activities, including near-term cash forecasting, investment of cash balances, L/C requirements, and working capital funding. Be the leader and strive for continual improvement in cross-functional processes. Provide support for corporate transactions, including equity and debt funding, strategic partnerships, and M&A. Assure organizational design which can accommodate growth and increasing complexity. Be a technical and experiential resource to the Accounting & Control organization. Grow, manage, and mentor the accounting team. Continue the current evolution of the Accounting & Control function. Work with CFO in other areas with special projects as required

Qualification

Big 4 auditing experienceGAAP knowledgeAccounting team managementM&A experienceInternal controls knowledgeOrganizational leadershipHands-on with systemsTalent attractionCommunication skillsDetail-orientedCollaboration skills

Required

Prior experience in Big 4 auditing

Demonstrated experience in managing large Accounting & Control teams

Experience in support of complex transactions, including equity and debt financings and M&A

Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, internal controls, and systems

Outstanding organizational leader and mentor with a track record of organization/team building, talent attraction, and retention, driving individual development

Ability to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders from various functions to help lead change-management initiatives

Exceptional communication skills with an ability to coordinate processes across multiple stakeholders, comfortable with presentations and interactions at all levels

Detail-oriented, organized, and resourceful

Willingness and ability to get hands-on with systems and analytical tools

15 Years related experience

10 Years Management, Supervisory and/or Leadership Experience

4 year/Bachelors Degree and/or equivalent experience/Training in Finance/Accounting required

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Required