Califia Farms is seeking an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to oversee the company's financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance activities across its US and international operations.
Reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller, this position plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of consolidated financial statements, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting financial and operational audits, and overseeing complex accounting and regulatory matters.
The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting expertise, experience in a consumer packaged goods (CPG) environment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while collaborating with internal stakeholders, external auditors, and third-party service providers.
This hybrid role works in the DTLA Arts District office Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
Support and lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements.
Support and lead financial reporting for US and international entities.
Support management reporting and financial analysis, including explanations of significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
Technical Accounting
Research, prepare and review complex accounting matters, including significant estimates, judgments and nonroutine transactions, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment, supporting documentation and compliance with US GAAP.
Research, prepare and review accounting for intercompany transactions, reconciliations and international transfer pricing arrangements.
Review reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
External Audits & Compliance
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during annual financial statement audits in the US and UK entities.
Coordinate audit deliverables, financial schedules, technical accounting documentation and management responses.
Support bank audits, compliance reviews and financial information requests.
Coordinate inventory observations and physical inventory counts.
Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and improve audit readiness.
International Accounting & Tax Compliance
Coordinate UK VAT compliance, including transaction reviews, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
Support US and international corporate tax compliance in collaboration with external tax advisors.
Manage intercompany accounting and transfer pricing documentation compliance.
Coordinate responses to tax inquiries, examinations and information requests.
Oversee selected indirect tax and regulatory matters, including customs, import-related requirements and applicable state and local business taxes.
Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
Support and manage financial reporting and compliance activities relating to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs in the US and UK.
Coordinate EPR registration, reporting, and payment requirements.
Collaborate with procurement, operations and external service providers to validate packaging data and regulatory obligations.
Review and reconcile EPR-related vendor invoices, credits, accruals and forecasts.
Support beverage container recycling and deposit reporting requirements, including applicable state-specific programs.
Monitor regulatory developments for potential financial reporting implications.
Treasury, Insurance & Other Accounting Matters
Support accounting and financial reporting for insurance claims, recoveries and business interruption matters, including the annual renewal process.
Support accounting and compliance matters associated with capital expenditures, financing arrangements and government incentive programs.
Work collaboratively with cross-functional departments and the Controller on financial and regulatory matters.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Finance Transformation
Leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and productivity across financial reporting and accounting operations.
Utilize generative AI to streamline research, analyze complex accounting and regulatory requirements and assist with financial reporting documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or a related field required
CPA designation preferred
Prior experience at a public accounting firm
Experience taking a lead or supporting role with external financial statement audits and managing complex accounting matters
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience with multinational operations, consolidation accounting, transfer pricing, or international tax compliance highly preferred
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across departments
