Director of Finance — Strategy & Growth (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

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.