Log In
Sign Up
Growers Transplanting Inc. (GTI) – is the ag industry-leading seedling producer and transplanting company with over 5.5 million square feet of fully inclusive vegetable and fruit producing greenhouses. As one of the most technologically advanced field operations in the US, GTI continues to deliver value-added partnerships leading some of the biggest names in fresh produce through the entire process of growing, shipping, and transplanting by developing solution-driven processes that cater to individual agricultural needs.
Job Summary:
Reporting directly to the President the VP of Finance has the opportunity to join GTI, at a critical point in the company’s growth trajectory. The role is highly visible and partners with leadership at all levels.
The VP of Finance will be responsible for forecasting, budgeting, financial, and scenario planning through the development of decision frameworks and methodologies. Candidates will have experience evaluating business economics for recommendation and a track record of well-informed judgment around technical and business investment opportunities. The VP of Finance will support the management and execution of finance-focused process improvement projects.
Business Travel 20%
Duties and Responsibilities
· FINANCIAL REPORTING AND AUDITING: responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely reporting of the overall financial transactions of the company within the requirements of GAAP and other regulatory bodies, to communicate an accurate and complete understanding of the company’s past, present, and future financial conditions to decision-makers.
· FINANCIAL BUDGETING, ANALYSIS, AND PROJECTIONS: responsible for developing and maintaining budgets and reporting on deviations between actual and budgeted performance in a timely manner in order to positively influence future results.
· CONTROLLING AND COMPLIANCE: responsible for the compliance of corporate policies and procedures, audits, identifying control weaknesses and implementing policies, payroll controls, developing standard cost models and SKU profitability reports, labor efficiency reporting, and monitoring GL transactions and end to end controls.
· ASSET/LIABILITY/EQUITY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT: responsible for identifying, protecting, and maximizing the safety, accuracy, and productivity of the Company’s important financial accounts including financial obligations, debt, fixed assets, AP, borrowing, and maintaining and enhancing the Company’s credit rating.
· PROJECT OPPORTUNITY ANALYSIS: responsible for identifying and recommending projects and opportunities to decision-makers, as well as providing financial expertise and analysis concerning new financial opportunities on an as needed basis in order to enhance effective and efficient financial decision-making. Project opportunities may include revenue enhancements, cost reductions, and operating efficiencies providing the President and operating groups with related financial analysis and expertise.
· STAFF SUPERVISION: responsible for leading current staff, and when/if necessary identifying, hiring, and improving staff to achieve company goals and objectives within budget.
· POSITION’S OTHER DUTIES: responsible for performing other appropriate and reasonably required duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- An independent, self-motivated individual who works well under pressure with a positive, service-oriented attitude
- Self-starter with a great work ethic and an analytical thinker with superior problem solving and decision-making skills, possessing the initiative to create presentations and analysis, to answer questions posed and look into the details and interpret the impact of key business drivers
- Detail-oriented and organized with prior experience having gathered, structured, monitored, and validated data to ensure data integrity and detailed documentation; has developed a habit of checking the accuracy of data and analysis before submitting for review
- Excellent multi-tasker who is always “on it” with stellar time and project management skills; understands the importance of planning in advance to meet deadlines that include multiple review points and iterations
- Strong communicator, both written & verbal; reliable and responsive to email and phone communications; and
- Highest level of integrity and good judgment, with the ability to effectively deal with highly sensitive, confidential information
Education/Experience:
- Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Preferred: MBA or Master of Finance or Accounting
- Certification: CPA Preferred or similar designation
- 15+ years of Finance leadership experience in Agriculture, or the Food Processing/Manufacturing industry
- Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing processes
- Experience in process improvement projects in Finance
- Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
- Strong leadership experience with the ability to influence, motivate, and mentor teams
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing business environment
- Advanced level of MS Office
- ERP Implementation or Deployment and Migration Management experience
Physical Requirements
While performing the functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities by this job include close distance and color vision.
*This position description does not promise or imply that the functions listed in the Position Summary are the only duties to be performed or that the position may not change or be eliminated. Employees interested in learning more about the essential duties and responsibilities of this position should complete the Position Interest Form and submit it to the Human Resources Department.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Supplemental Pay:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Salinas, CA 93907: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Education:
Experience:
- finance and accounting: 10 years (Preferred)
- ag, food, or manufacturing: 6 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Work Location:
Work Remotely:
Work Location: One location