Natural Alternatives International, Inc.

Since 1980, NAI has been a leader in nutritional health, bringing whole food-based supplements to a global population. NAI is a leading expert and manufacturer of dietary supplements, and we are involved in every facet of the industry, including research, development, manufacturing, marketing, and advocacy. As a company, we continue to grow with manufacturing locations in Vista and Carlsbad, CA. We are looking for seasoned and entry level candidates that are interested in working for global company with opportunities for growth, development, competitive pay, and benefits.

Benefits:

• Free medical (one plan) and other medical plan options
• Dental, vision, life insurance and other voluntary benefit options.
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• 3 weeks vacation and 11 paid holidays
• 401K including company matching and profit sharing
• Opportunities for advancement
• Comprehensive training
• Tuition Reimbursement and more!

Summary

• Responsible for the SEC filing process including preparation of 10-Q, 10-K, Proxy, and press releases along with internal reporting activities and special financial and analysis projects assigned by management. Responsibilities include researching, documenting, and implementing new technical accounting pronouncements, preparation, analysis, and development of policy and procedures, and assisting with month-end close activities and providing support for external audits. This role will also be responsible for the preparation and management of hedging activities and management of the SOX 404 activities, including working with consultants and outside auditors. This position is responsible for assisting with the preparation of annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts. Position will also be involved in maintaining Oracle reporting tool. The position interfaces with all levels of management within the organization, as well as representing the Company to individuals outside of the organization, primarily external auditors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists in activities for maintaining and updating Company’s accounting practices and standards in compliance with FASB/GAAP/SEC pronouncements, including monitoring and ensuring timely identification of, and compliance with, accounting guidance utilizing all available tools. Provide GAAP interpretations and documentation of issues in a clear and comprehensive manner.
• Manages the process for ensuring continued compliance with Sarbanes Oxley.
• Prepares quarterly and annual SEC filings, including financial statements and Annual Proxy, related disclosures, supporting schedules, and XBRL tagging. (i.e. rolling forward SEC reporting templates and documents, preparing footnote and related underlying disclosure reports, tying out completed disclosures, completing and aiding in control testing of disclosures, researching and drafting new disclosures, addressing formatting and conformity of the SEC documents and aiding in the review of XBRL tags).
• Prepares and issues press release filings and Investor Relations presentation updates.
• Supports preparation of schedules supporting the quarterly and annual tax provisions and annual tax returns.
• Assists with internal and external reporting activities and serves as liaison to department managers, assisting them with accounting related service issues including monthly variance analysis of actual expenses compared to budget/forecast.
• Support the process to routinely communicate with the Audit Committee or Board of Directors on significant accounting, disclosure or internal control items impacting the Company and its disclosures.
• Supports monthly close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, month end closing and distribution of monthly financial statements and other business information.
• Design and drive innovative new initiatives to increase efficiency and quality of financial reporting and controls through streamlining processes and automation.
• Assists in oversight of Swiss subsidiary’s financial reporting, controls and procedures including the budgeting process.
• Assists in the process of preparation and maintenance of the annual operating budget, support detail for the strategic plan and periodic operating forecasts including detailed revenues, cost of goods sold, departmental expenses, headcount, capital budget and budget instructions and procedure packages and performs subsequent budget/forecast variance analysis.
• Assist with financial analysis of cost-justified capital expenditures and/or lease versus buy decisions using return on investment, pay-back and other discounted cash flow analysis techniques.
• Manage the Company’s cash flow hedging program.
• Assist with maintenance of Oracle financial reporting tool.
• Assist with identifying areas for process improvements, efficiencies, and strengthening internal controls
• Performs financial analysis and creates financial reports as necessary.
• Perform ad hoc projects in support of the organization and business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 2 to 5+ years of public accounting experience with a Big 4 or National CPA firm required.
• Financial reporting experience required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Hyperion experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, technical accounting, and SEC regulations.
• Self-starter; ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as position requires heavy interaction with executive management team.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong customer service orientation, analytical skills, attention to details, and excellent problem-solving ability.

NAI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Following a conditional offer of employment, satisfactory completion of a background check (including criminal records check) is required prior to beginning employment. Any offer of employment may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current NAI employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Natural Alternatives International, Inc.