Chief Financial Officer

Columbia Reach Pack - Chiawana Orchards; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A local agricultural company in Yakima, WA, seeks an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead finance and accounting functions. The role involves significant responsibility in advising ownership, managing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, extensive financial management experience, and strong leadership skills. The position offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, PTO, among others.

Qualifications

• 7+ years progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in agriculture/production.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, and cost accounting.
• Extensive experience in financial management in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial functions: accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting.
• Manage cash flow, credit facilities, and financing strategies.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

Financial software

Job description

We are a locally owned vertically integrated apple growing and packing operation. We are seeking a strategic, hands‑on Chief Financial Officer to lead our finance and accounting functions and partner with ownership to drive growth and operational excellence.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site role for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) located in Yakima, WA. The CFO will serve as a key advisor to ownership and member of the executive team, lead all financial functions: accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and compliance. Responsibilities also include managing cash flow, credit facilities, financing strategies across multiple entities, analyzing financial performance, identifying strategies to optimize financial outcomes, and ensuring compliance with all financial regulations and procedures. The CFO will play an integral role in guiding the company’s fiscal strategy and supporting organizational growth and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus)
• 7+ years progressive financial leadership experience (agriculture/production experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, and cost accounting
• Demonstrated strength in Financial Reporting and Analytical Skills
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities
• Proficiency in financial software and tools
• Extensive experience in financial management and demonstrated success in a similar leadership role
• Exceptional communication and organizational skills
• Medical, dental, vision, HSA with company contributions, PTO, and more