Costa Farms
Company Overview
Costa Farms is one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres and has grown to more than 5,000 acres worldwide. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists.
Description The Financial Accounting Manager will lead the financial accounting team that records and reports the company’s financial results. The Accounting Manager will also lead in ancillary responsibilities associated with accounting such as internal and external audits. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader with a strong technical accounting foundation. This role will act as a partner to internal business leaders and external auditors and will report to the Senior Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for full-cycle accounting calendar including monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close accuracy and deadlines.
Lead teams to successful and timely execution in accordance with GAAP and Company policies, continuously providing training and working to develop and challenge team members to exceed expectations.
Responsible for the monthly accounting processes and entries, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency while maximizing timely and actionable information for the business.
Coordinate due diligence, perform purchase accounting, and prepare reporting and disclosures for potential future acquisitions.
Ensure high quality review processes for journal entry processing, account reconciliations, SOX controls, and other analyses required to support assigned balance sheets and related business processes.
Drive continuous business process improvements through the design and implementation of new technologies, overseeing robust and accurate business requirements, reporting, and testing for all system changes impacting Accounting.
Ensure that SOX controls adequately address business and technology risks and are documented, kept current, and executed in accordance with Company policy.
Oversee annual external audit and work closely with internal audit to make improvements to the financial processes and controls throughout the organization.
Attract, hire, train and retain high performing staff as supported by growth in the business.
Act as a business partner to cross‑functionally with leaders throughout the organization to ensure operational success, understand and help build business models, implement tactical and strategic initiatives, and support overall performance and growth.
Provide input and advise on all growth initiatives, strategy, and M&A work.
Perform other job‑related functions and special projects as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience; experience requirement may vary based on quality and relevance of experience.
Strong understanding of accounting theory.
Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership, people management, and team building skills.
Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
Active CPA license is a plus.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Builds effective teams
Ensures Accountability
Drives results
Manages Complexity and Ambiguity
Balances stakeholders
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
Office‑based setting may include open office environments with background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls.
All applicants must be work‑authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!
Benefits
401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
Telemedicine / Mental Health Services
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
Growth Opportunities
Challenging and exciting work environment
Costa Farms Scholarship
Employee discounts on plants
Additional Headquarters Perks
On‑site gym with showers
Subsidized on‑site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
Love Where You Work activities throughout the year
This organization participates in E‑Verify.
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Description The Financial Accounting Manager will lead the financial accounting team that records and reports the company’s financial results. The Accounting Manager will also lead in ancillary responsibilities associated with accounting such as internal and external audits. The ideal candidate will be a servant leader with a strong technical accounting foundation. This role will act as a partner to internal business leaders and external auditors and will report to the Senior Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Accountable for full-cycle accounting calendar including monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close accuracy and deadlines.
Lead teams to successful and timely execution in accordance with GAAP and Company policies, continuously providing training and working to develop and challenge team members to exceed expectations.
Responsible for the monthly accounting processes and entries, ensuring effectiveness and efficiency while maximizing timely and actionable information for the business.
Coordinate due diligence, perform purchase accounting, and prepare reporting and disclosures for potential future acquisitions.
Ensure high quality review processes for journal entry processing, account reconciliations, SOX controls, and other analyses required to support assigned balance sheets and related business processes.
Drive continuous business process improvements through the design and implementation of new technologies, overseeing robust and accurate business requirements, reporting, and testing for all system changes impacting Accounting.
Ensure that SOX controls adequately address business and technology risks and are documented, kept current, and executed in accordance with Company policy.
Oversee annual external audit and work closely with internal audit to make improvements to the financial processes and controls throughout the organization.
Attract, hire, train and retain high performing staff as supported by growth in the business.
Act as a business partner to cross‑functionally with leaders throughout the organization to ensure operational success, understand and help build business models, implement tactical and strategic initiatives, and support overall performance and growth.
Provide input and advise on all growth initiatives, strategy, and M&A work.
Perform other job‑related functions and special projects as assigned.
Requirements and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; master’s degree is preferred.
Minimum of five years of experience; experience requirement may vary based on quality and relevance of experience.
Strong understanding of accounting theory.
Big 4 public accounting experience is preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Strong leadership, people management, and team building skills.
Analytical skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet assigned deadlines.
Active CPA license is a plus.
Competencies
Collaborates
Communicates effectively
Builds effective teams
Ensures Accountability
Drives results
Manages Complexity and Ambiguity
Balances stakeholders
Physical Demands
Sedentary work; occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
Office‑based setting may include open office environments with background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls.
All applicants must be work‑authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.
After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™!
Benefits
401(k) Plan
Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care
Telemedicine / Mental Health Services
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
Supplemental Insurance (Aflac)
Growth Opportunities
Challenging and exciting work environment
Costa Farms Scholarship
Employee discounts on plants
Additional Headquarters Perks
On‑site gym with showers
Subsidized on‑site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games
Love Where You Work activities throughout the year
This organization participates in E‑Verify.
#J-18808-Ljbffr