Financial Controller

Join Our Team!

Valley Milk, LLC is seeking an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to lead our accounting operations and help strengthen our financial processes as our business continues to grow.

We operate a state-of-the-art dairy ingredient processing facility in Turlock, California, with the capacity to process 2.5 million pounds of raw milk daily. Our mission is to be a world-class dairy ingredient processor and marketer of premium dairy ingredients, with a strong commitment to quality, food safety, and sustainability.

About the Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will oversee the accounting function, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, and lead a team of accounting professionals.

This is a working Controller position, ideal for someone who enjoys balancing strategic leadership with hands-on accounting responsibilities. The successful candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and passionate about improving processes, increasing efficiency, and developing a high-performing team.

What You'll Do

• Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.

• Oversee monthly and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely GAAP financial statements.

• Prepare journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.

• Manage cash activity, treasury functions, and debt accounting.

• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and standard costing.

• Analyze production costs, inventory variances, and operational financial performance.

• Identify opportunities to automate processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and shorten the month-end close.

• Strengthen internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate financial audits.

• Partner with the CFO, Director of FP&A, and operational leaders to support accurate financial reporting and business decisions.

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while promoting accountability and continuous improvement.