Senior Analyst, Accounting Special Projects - job 1 of 2

You may know us as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora, and Halos Citrus, but we're all one Wonderful and have a great opportunity for a Senior Analyst to collaborate on some of our highest priority and highest profile accounting projects across all our iconic brands. If you have operational or public accounting experience and are looking for a chance to grow within a reputable company, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Our Accounting Special Projects team is looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven professional who is looking for the chance to work on a wide variety of projects in a high-visibility role to all leadership through The Wonderful Company portfolio. This position provides an opportunity for upward finance and accounting mobility within The Wonderful Company organization. You must enjoy working in an entrepreneurial, fast-paced, complex environment, and be excited for many growth opportunities. Candidates should exhibit a strong sense of curiosity and a genuine eagerness to learn, coupled with a proactive, self-starter mentality.

This role will be based out of West Los Angeles corporate office and work a hybrid schedule in office Monday through Wednesday with opportunity to work from home Thursday and Friday.

• Perform special projects supporting 10 different Business Units utilizing accounting and finance knowledge and best practices, such as:
  • Standardization of accounting and FP&A practices (i.e. policies, Chart of Accounts, consolidation, reporting deliverables etc)
  • Partnering with BUs for financial system implementations and process changes
  • Act as Business Unit support staff
  • Perform business acquisition support
• Demonstrate thoughtful understanding of stakeholder objectives when planning project deliverables and milestones through documentation and presentation of key insights
• Exercise a curious mind and strong desire to deeply understand processes in order to develop thoughtful solutions focused on objectives and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate ability to develop project plans that outline clear objectives, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Collaborates with stakeholders to ensure the project scope is defined accurately
• Effectively convey project updates and challenges with direct managers, indirect managers and stakeholders. Draft clear and concise recommendations and assist stakeholders in the implementation of those recommendations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the company
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality or deadlines.
• Strong ability to independently identify gaps in workload and actively seek new projects to maximize productivity

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in Accounting or Finance
• Strong knowledge of accounting and finance practices and processes, such as accounting close cycles, budget cycles, financial statement review, adequacy of financial documentation and internal controls
• Ability to independently meet deadlines in a timely manner and manage multiple projects/deliverables
• Adept with Excel, Word, PowerPoint and familiarity with enterprise accounting or planning systems
• Power BI, SmartSheet and/or Gen AI familiarity (preferred)
• Effectively communicate with all levels within the organization
• Goal-oriented, motivated, and easily adaptable to a dynamic environment. Creates and maintains positive relationships within the team and extended organization
• Travel up to 25% to both domestic and international locations (most travel within CA). Corporate planes are available for domestic travel
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• CPA or currently pursuing certification (preferred)
• COVID vaccination will be required for this position unless candidate has a legally valid exemption

Pay Range: $95,000 - $115,000, and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2024, Wonderful ranked as #3 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

The Wonderful Sales team is responsible for the sales of Wonderful produce items through supermarkets and retailers across the U.S. and Canada. Our associates support nearly 20,000 stores and are devoted to promoting our high-quality branded products. The team consists of sales professionals, merchandisers, a direct store delivery group in New York, and a Los Angeles-based headquarters staff, which includes finance, analytics, and support. 

The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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