Accounting Supervisor

American Vanguard is a diversified agricultural and specialty products company focused on crop protection, turf and landscape markets. From our global headquarters in Irvine, California, we operate a wide range of businesses in the U.S. (AMVAC®, AMGUARD™) and Latin America (AGRI Center™), as well as in Australia, Brazil, Mexico and globally (Greenplants®, Agrinos®). Established in 1969, we drive the growth and sustainability of agricultural products for human and animal consumption, natural fibers, and alternative fuels through a successful, unwavering strategy focused on developing new markets and innovative product development as a true technology-based solutions provider.

American Vanguard (NYSE: AVD) has a new opportunity for an ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR at their new Irvine location to join their accounting team and perform various accounting functions in support of the Corporate accounting functions for the company.  The overall expectation for this position will be to develop and maintain best-in-class processes and procedures; provide leadership and accurate reporting.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervise corporate accounting staff (currently three team members)
• Prepare journal entries
• Perform account analyses
• Provide ad hoc reports as requested
• Work on special projects as needed

Skills & Qualifications:

• Good understanding of GAAP concepts
• Advanced skills in Excel
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
• Mindset of need to be “best in class” in relation processes and procedures
• Strive to continually improve
• Strive to develop and maintain a positive team environment

Education Requirements:

• BA or BS degree in accounting or finance required

Experience Requirements:

• 3+ years supervising an accounting team
• Experience with QAD a plus, but not required
• Manufacturing / multi-company experience desired

Benefits:
Benefits are an important part of our compensation. At American Vanguard, we offer an extensive Benefits package to all of our employees. A short list includes:

• Health insurance including Medical, Dental, Vision (PPO)
• Life & AD&D insurance for employees and their families
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching
• ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan with employee discount (NYSE: AVD)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA); Vacation; Holidays and more!