Vice President Finance

  • Remote, California, United States
  • POSTED 5 MONTHS AGO

About the job

Lead the finance and accounting function at a growing agriculture business Serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and executive leadership team $220–270K base salary + 20% bonus + equity ownership; remote from California Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO on capital structure, capital allocation, and long-term financial strategy Own lender relationships and debt strategy, including refinancing and covenant management Work with operations leadership on cost performance by region and crop, and push for decisions that improve margins Bring independent, rigorous financial judgment to executive decision-making Set the multi-year direction for finance and accounting as the company grows Build and manage a small finance team, deciding what should be in-house versus outsourced versus automated Own the systems and reporting stack (ERP, FP&A tools, and financial/operational data), replacing what doesn't work Oversee core financial processes: month-end close, A/P, A/R, budgeting, and forecasting Support due diligence and financing for M&A initiatives Qualifications

7+ years in an enterprise-wide financial leadership capacity Food, agribusiness, or manufacturing experience required Experience building or scaling a finance function Strong analytical skills and clear, direct communication Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field required Experience with acquisition-led growth or M&A integration preferred Must be based in California and willing to travel within the state