Director of Finance

• Develops and leads the business unit s consolidated budget and other key operating metrics and monitors business unit performance against these by working with manufacturing, supply chain, quality assurance, human resources, procurement and sales.
• Highly engaged in the monthly financial close ensuring financial fiduciary responsibilities are met, including balance sheet controls and financial reporting accuracy.
• Enforces financial reporting deadlines across the business unit.
• Partners with plant leadership to significantly improve the accuracy and consistency of inventory processing and tracking, valuation and reporting.
• Supports the business unit in the understanding of financial performance and serves as the interface with the business unit leadership team and shared services.
• Partners with the corporate finance group to support and enhance standard company controls which include but are not limited to the annual audit and compliance reporting.
• Constructs and leads quarterly business unit reviews.
• Serves as an active contributor to the next generation ERP transition enabling Dynamics 365.
• Develops financial analysis as required for cost savings initiatives, significant capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Supports lean initiatives including the development and execution of continuous improvement initiatives partnering with the organizations Cultural Excellence functional services.
• Assures adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.
• Drives improved understanding of the impact of changes in commodity pricing as working capital foresight and demands change.
• Supports the transformation of costing models and systems for the business unit.
• Develops financial models projecting the impact of changes in sales, manufacturing costs, or input regarding cost adjustments during a fiscal year.
• Participate in competitor and competitive market analysis.
• Guides and monitors commodity risk management position implications and compliance.
• Foster a high-performance culture by mentoring and developing team members at all levels, creating clear and individualized growth paths through targeted development plans. Actively support succession planning and long-term talent retention by aligning individual strengths with organizational needs and advancing leadership readiness within the finance function.
• Build leadership capability within the finance team by coaching managers and senior staff on effective team management, strategic thinking, and decision-making.

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business, and/or equivalent job experience.
• 10 plus years of finance and operational business control experience.
• Previous experience in agricultural processing (e.g. milling, crushing, or refining) or other commodity processing required.
• Solid understanding of accounting and financial reporting.
• Multi-plant network experience desired.
• Manufacturing plant experience a plus.

• High degree of understanding commodity pricing, position tracking, mark-to-market accounting, and variance analysis related to raw materials and finished goods tied directly to traded and flat price commodities.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships, demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, and collaborate with senior, junior and peer colleagues across organizational boundaries to optimize the achievement of both the corporate strategic objectives and the business unit objectives.
• Emotional Intelligence including self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and social skill.
• Experience with connecting operating metrics to financial results.
• Expertise in manufacturing costing and variance analysis
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills; ability to oversee and tie together multiple profit centers.
• Ability to identify signals of inadequate controls or irregularities.
• Strong project and team management skills, including the ability to prioritize competing demands, appropriately allocate limited resources; review progress; and make mid-course corrections as necessary.
• Training in Six Sigma, Lean and/or Total Quality systems.
• Proven ability to build and lead a high-performing team by attracting, hiring, onboarding, and developing top talent. Demonstrated strength in placing the right people in the right roles, setting clear expectations, and fostering an environment of accountability and continuous improvement. Effectively coaches and motivates team members by providing clear communication, timely and constructive feedback, and opportunities for learning, growth, and advancement-while promoting a collaborative and transparent team culture.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems with experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX a very strong plus.
• Travel as required, up to 40% of the time for the first year and then travel will level off yet will remain necessary as operational site visits will be expected.