Chief Financial Officer

Produce Careers Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 250,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Relocation assistance

Full benefits

Job summary

Produce Careers Inc. is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations for a large food manufacturing enterprise based in New York.

The role requires extensive oversight of multi-entity finance functions, strong collaboration with the CEO, board and senior executives, and a background in agriculture or food manufacturing. Due to the hands-on nature of the business, this position is not available for home-based or hybrid work.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting and at least 15 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Minimum ten years in a management role.
• ERP transition experience—preferably with SAP.
• Agriculture or food manufacturing industry experience.
• Advanced credentials such as MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA preferred. Knowledge of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial planning, record-keeping, reporting and financial risk.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for the fiscal year.
• Oversee regulatory compliance with financial regulations.
• Manage capital and ensure cash flow for operations and strategy.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Oversee monthly financial statements and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with investors and stakeholders on performance updates.
• Contribute to corporate strategic planning and financial outcomes.
• Oversee tax planning and compliance.
• Manage debt and interest rate risk.
• Implement risk management to protect assets.
• Coordinate funding to merchants and oversee fund recovery processes.
• Drive process improvements and mentor staff.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Risk management

Investor relations

Budgeting & forecasting

Education

BS in Accounting

MBA preferred

CPA / CGMA / CMA

Tools

SAP

Job description

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER- Food Manufacturing

A large vertically integrated agriculture company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join their dynamic organization based in New York. The ideal candidate will have strong oversight experience of multiple entities and locations, strong analytical, strategic-planning, operational and communication skills, including an ability to work well with CEO, board members and other senior executives. Must have an agriculture or food industry background to be considered.

Due to the hands-on nature of their business, the role is not available for a home based or hybrid work situation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Financial Management: managing the financial risks of the company. This includes handling financial planning, record-keeping, financial reporting and managing the company's financial risks.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: preparing the company's financial budgets and forecasts. This involves incorporating all the potential business activities in the fiscal year, making estimates based on historical data, assessing market trends, and more.
• Regulatory Compliance: oversee the company's compliance with all related financial regulations.
• Capital Management: managing the company's capital, ensuring that there is enough cash flow to meet the company's operational and strategic needs.
• Analysis of Financial Data: analyze the company's financial data to identify the trends and opportunities for improving financial performance.
• Overseeing Financial Reporting Process: Preparing the monthly financial statements and ensuring the company's financial statements are accurate and comply with financial regulations and standards.
• Investor Relations: work closely with investors and stakeholders of the company, providing regular updates on the company's financial performance.
• Strategic Planning: play a key role in corporate strategic planning, assessing financial outcomes of various strategic decisions.
• Tax Planning and Management: tax planning and ensuring the company meets all its tax obligations.
• Debt Management: ensure timely repayment of debts and manage interest rate risks.
• Risk Management: implement risk management strategies to mitigate business risks and protect the company's assets.
• Ensure that the company’s funding to merchants is aligned with the company’s policy and managing the fund recovery process.
• Performance Management: Spearhead process improvements in the department to boost efficiency and accuracy. Mentor & Develop staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

BS degree in Accounting & at least 15 years of experience in accounting or finance, including a minimum of ten years in a management role.

ERP transition experience-preferably with SAP

Agriculture or food manufacturing industry experience.

Advanced credentials such as an MBA, CPA, CGMA or CMA preferred. Professionals should possess knowledge of all aspects of US-GAAP.

Candidates for CFO should have held positions of increasing responsibility within accounting and finance.

***COMPETITIVE SALARY (DOE), BONUS, FULL BENEFITS, 401K, VACATION, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, and more.***