Director of Accounting & Finance

Jobot; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth path to VP of Finance

Strong benefits and retirement match

Visibility with ownership

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a dynamic Director of Accounting & Finance in California to lead financial reporting, budgeting, and banking activities. You will oversee a 14-person accounting team and collaborate with HR on payroll, reporting to the CFO on strategic projects.

The role offers a growth path to VP of Finance, a comprehensive benefits package, and a base-plus-bonus compensation structure. CPA is required; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required; CPA is required, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar accounting/finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and tax planning.
• Proven track record of mentoring a large team (14 staff).
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting process and timely/monthly statements.
• Lead annual budget preparation with monthly reviews.
• Coordinate with CPA for annual review and tax planning.
• Manage day-to-day banking and approvals.
• Mentor a 14-person accounting team including multiple roles.
• Collaborate with HR on payroll duties and develop financial analyses.
• Work with department leaders and CFO on special projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

Job details:

We are a highly successful company in the farming industry with an amazing culture and expanding business. We value our people like family members. This is a newly created role to support our expanding business unit. Come join our team! Jobot Job is hosted by: Sunshine Pennington Salary: $180,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a highly successful company in the farming industry with an amazing culture and expanding business. We value our people like family members. This is a newly created role to support our expanding business unit. This role will have growth to VP of Finance with oversight of HR and IT in the future. Come join our team!

Why join us:

• Growth path to VP of Finance
• Company is growing at a high rate
• Newly created role due to forming new business unit
• Ideal candidate public/private mix however open to candidates coming out of public accounting - CPA required for consideration
• Strong benefits and retirement match
• Reports to CFO
• Base plus bonus opportunity
• Visibility and partnership with ownership

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic, strategic, and detail-oriented Director of Accounting & Finance to join our executive team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of our financial reporting processes, budget preparation and analysis, and day-to-day banking responsibilities. This role will also include direct oversight and mentorship of a 14-member accounting staff, including various accounting roles and administrative staff. This position will work closely with the HR department on payroll-related duties and will develop and maintain a financial analysis function for the company. The Director will also collaborate with leaders in each department to support the company's overall success and will work directly with the CFO on special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the financial reporting process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly financial statement preparation and analysis.
• Lead the annual budget preparation with monthly review and analysis.
• Coordinate with independent CPA for annual review and assist in annual year-end tax planning.
• Work closely with an external CPA firm to assist with tax return preparation.
• Handle day-to-day banking responsibilities, including check signing, ACH/Wire approvals, and user maintenance.
• Manage and mentor a team of 14 individuals, including a Controller, Senior Accountant, Staff Accountant, Grower Accounting, AP, AR, and Admin staff.
• Collaborate with the HR department to oversee payroll and related duties.
• Develop and maintain a financial analysis function for the company.
• Work closely with leaders in each department to support the company's overall success.
• Work directly with the CFO on special projects.
• Perform other work-related duties and projects as directed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA required, MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in the Accounting + Finance industry.
• Strong understanding of accounting theory, principles, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and tax planning.
• Proven track record of managing and mentoring a large team.
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.