Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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!

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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

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.

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