Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTax Compliance & Planning- Lead the preparation, review and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns ensuring full compliance with applicable regulations.
- Manage relationships with external tax advisors and auditors on tax-related matters.
- Work closely with tax specialists to provide support and request to complete federal and state tax returns as well as tax provisions.
- Review tax returns and provision prepared by tax specialists for accuracy and reasonableness
- Ensure timely preparation and filing of local tax filing and monitor dues (ex. business license, franchise etc.)
- Identify, evaluate, and implement tax planning opportunities to optimize the company's tax position and mitigate tax risks.
- Lead ad-hoc tax compliance projects as needed
Financial Reporting & Compliance- Lead the preparation and issuance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and IFRS
- Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial results across business units
- Prepare the financial statements and footnote disclosure in accordance with US GAAP
- Serve as the primary coordinator for external audits and coordinate with auditors to provide required documentation.
- Lead adequate communication among plants, group companies and external parties (ex. external auditors), properly manage a schedule and requests in order to issue the reporting package and the financial statements in a timely manner
- Perform and present financial analyses to support management decision-making and strategic initiatives.
- Work closely with plants to provide adequate and timely support to the Internal Control team to issue the internal control audit report in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with all accounting, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements.
Accounting Operations- Oversee Corporate general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and month-end and quarter-end close processes.
- Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness within the accounting function.
Leadership & Team Development- Lead, develop, and mentor accounting personnel by providing guidance and performance feedback.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial and tax data flow.
- Provide on-the-job training on new accounting guidance and instructions from the Parent company
Strategic Finance Leadership- Partner with the Controller, Director of Finance, and finance leadership team to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Provide financial insights, recommendations, and analysis to support strategic business decisions.
- Lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, reporting capabilities, and financial governance across the organization.
- Drive continuous improvement efforts that enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, and accuracy of accounting operations and broader finance processes.
- Support special projects, business transformation initiatives, and other strategic priorities as assigned.
Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position
Physical Requirements: - General office environment with majority of time using computer
- Work in the office at least three times a week (subject to change)
Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:- Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
Performance Expectations:- Adequately plan the workload and schedule to ensure all reporting deadlines are met
- Manage to handle last minute and urgent reporting requests
- Manage product operation with a high set of standards to produce consistent, quality-driven results
- Ensures work hours and schedules, timely attendance, and notice requirements for absences or lateness are met
- Promote a positive attitude and a sense of curiosity in learning new roles and responsibilities
- Proactively seek improvement and communicate with the team
- Lead the team to ensure work plan and goals are communicated and executed.
Skills and Work Experience Requirements:- Seven (7+) years of accounting and/or tax experience
- Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite
- Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
- Diverse tax, accounting and financial analysis experience
- Must know how to conduct research on accounting and tax guidance
- Ability to apply the research result to Blommer
- Knowledge of commodities and hedging a plus
- Ability to analyze data
- Organizational skills are essential
- Expected to identify, communicate/escalate, and problem-solve as issues arise
Education:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Tax or similar discipline
- Other certifications are helpful (CPA, CMA, CGMA, PMP, etc.)
Career Progression:- Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
- Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
- Career progression would align to other finance roles within Blommer
Pay Range: $155k-$165K
Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.
- Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
- 401(K)
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday
