Ag Metrics Group Hiring for Part-time Finance Manager at Pacific Ag Research, San Luis Obispo, CA Job at San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time

FINANCE MANAGER

Company Description

Ag Metrics Group (formerly Pacific Ag Group) has been a leading American agricultural consulting and contract research organization for over 40 years. Our diverse national and international clientele includes manufacturers of new agricultural products, grower cooperatives, and state and federal governments. We serve agricultural communities on the American West Coast, East Coast and Midwest through three regional centers: Pacific Ag Research, Florida Ag Research, and Michigan Ag Research.

Job Description

We are looking for a reliable, part-time Financial Manager, based in San Luis Obispo, California, that will analyze every day financial activities and subsequently provide advice and guidance to upper management on future financial plans. The goal is to enable the company’s leaders to make sound business decisions and meet the company’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial reports and interpret financial information to leadership while recommending further courses of action.
• Advise on investment activities and provide strategies that the company should take
• Maintain oversight of accounting operations to ensure the financial health of the organization.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, contracts and sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Develop trends and projections for the firm’s finances.
• Conduct reviews and evaluations for cost-reduction opportunities.
• Oversee operations of the finance department, set goals and objectives, and design a framework for these to be met.
• Manage the preparation of the company’s budget.
• Conduct audits to ensure appropriate monitoring of company finances is maintained.
• Correspond with various other departments, discussing company plans and agreeing on future paths to be taken.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years proven experience as a Financial Manager
• Experience in the financial sector with previous possible roles such as financial analyst
• Extensive understanding of financial trends both within the company and general market patterns
• Proficient user of QuickBooks and other financial software
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Able to manage, guide and lead employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles
• Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations as they relate to financial reporting, real estate acquisition, leasing, contracts
• BS/MA degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA with emphasis in Finance preferred.
• Professional qualification such as CFA/CPA or similar will be considered a plus
• Agricultural and Research industry experience considered a plus

Part-time, 2-3 Days A Week On-Site, $50,000-$60,000

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Luis Obispo, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Finance: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location