Accounting Manager

Company Description: Mariani Nut Company is a leading, privately held processor of premium almonds and walnuts, serving customers across the U.S. and worldwide. Founded in 1972 in Winters, California, the company has grown from a family farming venture into one of the largest global walnut and almond processors. With several thousand acres of farming operations and a strong international distribution network, Mariani Nut Company provides high-quality nut products to markets in Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented organization focused on quality, reliability, and long-term relationships with customers and partners. Key Responsibilities: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and analyze financial results and variances. Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), applicable financial reporting requirements, and internal controls. Oversee inventory reconciliations and collaborate with cost accounting on inventory valuation, cost of goods sold, and production variances. Manage daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, payroll accounting, and banking administration. Coordinate financial audits and reviews with external CPA firms and prepare supporting documentation for tax accountants. Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, financial reporting, and ERP system efficiency. Support finance leadership and operations with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis. Provide accounting oversight and support to the Executive Controller, including assuming designated responsibilities in their absence.