Job Description:
Director of Finance
Modesto / Central Valley, CA | On-Site | $150,000–$180,000 annually, DOE
Talent Group is partnering with a well-established and growing agricultural organization in California’s Central Valley to identify an experienced Director of Finance to join its leadership team.
This is a highly visible, hands-on finance leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, treasury, cash flow forecasting, and financial analysis while partnering closely with executive and operational leadership.
What You’ll Do:
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, ownership, partners, and banking relationships
Lead annual budgeting, including agricultural production costs, crop yield and pricing projections, and cash flow planning
Oversee treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, lines of credit, borrowing base reporting, and debt compliance
Partner with operations leadership to monitor spending, financial performance, and opportunities for improvement
Provide financial analysis supporting capital investments, leases, purchasing decisions, pricing, contracts, and growth initiatives
Present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors
What We’re Looking For:
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility
Experience within agricultural farming operations required
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
CPA and/or MBA preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, treasury, and financial analysis
Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems and business intelligence/reporting tools
Demonstrated ability to lead teams and partner effectively with operational and executive leadership
Ability to confidently present financial information to senior leadership, ownership, and Boards