Finance Director, Agriculture Growth & Strategy

Talent Group; Modesto, Merced (CA, CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Group is partnering with a well-established agricultural organization in California’s Central Valley to identify an experienced Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This on-site role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, cash flow forecasting, and analysis while partnering with executive leadership.

Expect a hands-on leader with 7+ years of progressive experience, CPA/MBA preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience within agricultural farming operations is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and/or MBA is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, treasury, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems and BI/reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and partner effectively with operational and executive leadership.
• Ability to present financial information to senior leadership, ownership, and Boards.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including AP, AR, Credit & Collections, and Payroll.
• Manage and develop the accounting team while maintaining strong financial controls, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee monthly close, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and financial statement accuracy.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for executive leadership and banking relationships.
• Lead annual budgeting, including cost projections and cash flow planning.
• Oversee treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, lines of credit, and debt compliance.
• Partner with operations leadership to monitor spending and financial performance.
• Provide financial analysis supporting capital investments, leases, pricing, contracts, and growth initiatives.
• Present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

BI reporting tools

Job description

Talent Group is partnering with a well-established agricultural organization in California’s Central Valley to identify an experienced Director of Finance to join its leadership team. This on-site role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, cash flow forecasting, and analysis while partnering with executive leadership.

Expect a hands-on leader with 7+ years of progressive experience, CPA/MBA preferred, and strong GAAP knowledge.