Director of Finance (Onsite)

Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc.; Hughson (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc. is seeking a Director of Finance (Onsite) to lead the accounting team, manage monthly financial reporting, and partner with operations to monitor spending and cash flow.

The role will collaborate with senior leadership and the Global CFO on strategic initiatives, leases, and capital investments. The ideal candidate has extensive accounting and finance experience in agriculture, a CPA or MBA preferred, and strong communication, analytical, and ERP/BI skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Require strong MS Office (Excel), BI reporting tools and ERP Accounting software skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the accounting operations, controls, policy and procedures of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections and Payroll functions and staff.
• Perform standard accounting monthly closing procedures including the review of all monthly journal entries & bank reconciliations for accuracy.
• Complete and issue timely and complete financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) to be distributed to Management, Owners, Partners and our Bank.
• Lead the preparation of annual budget including production cost estimates per acre, crop yield and price projections and cash flow statements.
• Finance Operations: Oversee treasury function including the preparation of monthly cash flow projections in order to forecast cash requirements.
• Actively monitor the farm operations to ensure all divisions are adhering to spending parameters; work with the Director of Operations to design and implement procedures to improve the farming staff performance.
• Participate in new projects with supporting financial analyses; especially new leases, capital investments, pricing decisions, contract negotiations, etc.
• Establish procedures to ensure Company performance adheres to company's handbook and federal regulations and standards. Modify as needed to mitigate risks and exposures.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

ERP/BI/Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

BI reporting tools

ERP accounting software

Job description

Description

Job Title: Director of Finance (Onsite)

Payrate: $130k-$150K, Exempt

Department: Finance & Accounting

Report To: Global CFO

Employment: At-Will

JOB SUMMARY

The company is investing in professional management to support continued growth and operational development. As part of this growth, the company is seeking to create a Director of Finance position that will serve as a multi-functional leadership role.

The Director of Finance will oversee the accounting team and monthly financial reporting, while working closely with the Director of Operations to monitor daily operations and spending. This position will also be responsible for providing accurate company and divisional cash flow and income projections. The Director of Finance will work closely with senior leadership and the Global CFO on a variety of strategic projects, including new lease and purchase opportunities, financial planning initiatives, and projects designed to support and expand the company’s operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversee the accounting operations, controls, policy and procedures of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department’s goals and objectives.
• Manage the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit & Collections and Payroll functions and staff. Provide staff management including: interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, rewarding, disciplining employees, performance reviews, addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Perform standard accounting monthly closing procedures including the review of all monthly journal entries & bank reconciliations for accuracy.
• Complete and issue timely and complete financial reports (monthly, quarterly, annually) to be distributed to Management, Owners, Partners and our Bank.
• Lead the preparation of annual budget including production cost estimates per acre, crop yield and price projections and cash flow statements.
• Finance Operations: Oversee treasury function including the preparation of monthly cash flow projections in order to forecast cash requirements. Actively monitor Linces of Credit projections and term debt payment planning. Prepare monthly borrowing base certificates and monitor debt level for compliance.
• Actively monitor the farm operations to ensure all divisions are adhering to spending parameters; work with the Director of Operations to design and implement procedures to improve the farming staff performance.
• Participate in new projects with supporting financial analyses; especially new leases, capital investments, pricing decisions, contract negotiations, etc.
• Establish procedures to ensure Company performance adheres to company's handbook and federal regulations and standards. Modify as needed to mitigate risks and exposures.

Requirements

QUALIFIANCES/SKILLS

1.Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with demonstrated advancement into management-level roles within an agricultural or farming-related business.

2. Work experience must include agricultural farming operations.

3. Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. CPA and MBA preferred.

4. Ability to confidently present information to Board of Directors.

5. Excellent oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Must demonstrate intermediate accounting knowledge and ability to apply this knowledge to real world transactions.

6. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.

7. Require strong MS Office (Excel), BI reporting tools and ERP Accounting software skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Will occasionally stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, taste and smell.
• Will frequently sit and occasionally climb or balance and stoop, kneel crouch or crawl.
• Must use both hands for rapid mental muscular coordination, simultaneously.
• Must be able to reach high and low levels, frequently.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Must lift with arms up to floor to waist, waist to shoulder 30 pounds.
• Must be able to constantly stand/stoop/walk/bend, up to 12 hrs.
• Ability to strenuous flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently (15 flexion/minute).
• Use of keyboard and mouse for extended period.
• May work near moving mechanical parts.
• May work around wet or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (non-weather), extreme heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, and/or risk of vibration.