Director, Finance and Accounting

Description

Are you an experienced, inquisitive finance professional looking to be part of a growing, dynamic family-owned business? Do our core values of Sustainability, Excellence, Authenticity, Beauty and Relationship resonate with you? Are you passionate about food, wine, and building community? 

McEvoy Ranch is a 550-acre, third generation family-owned working farm in Petaluma, California, located just 30 miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Inspired by her love of Tuscan olive oil, founder Nan McEvoy imported 1,000 seedlings from Italy in 1990, determined to produce the same top-quality olive oil in the rolling hills of California's northern coast. Over three decades later, the ranch is known for its estate-milled Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils, Olio Nuovo, and a wide range of flavored olive oils produced using the Agrumato Method. 

As one of California's oldest olive oil ranches, we work to create a self-sufficient and balanced ecosystem nurtured by diverse plant and animal populations. Our orchards are tended following organic regulations, and a composting system ensures that all ranch waste products, including the spent olives, are converted into compost that nurtures the soil. 

Our onsite tasting room welcomes guests, offering an opportunity to sample olive oils and take in the beauty of the ranch. In addition to producing award-winning extra virgin olive oils, we produce small-lot wine and pantry essentials, including olive oil-based spreads, vinegar, mustard, honey, and olive oil-based beauty products under the name ODE Olive Oil Beauty. 

Our Core Values:

Sustainability: Caring for the land, the people, and the business in such a way that we do not compromise the future for the sake of the present.

Excellence: Highest quality standards possible in customer-centric products and services.

Authenticity: Acting according to our principles. Transparency, integrity, and trust in product.

Beauty: Appreciating where form meets function, meets wonder. Seeing exquisiteness and grace in the everyday.

Relationships: Serving our community, customers, vendors, and each other with honesty and respect.

The Director, Finance and Accounting guides financial decisions by planning, directing, monitoring, and enforcing policies, procedures, and internal controls. Prepares and interprets reports depicting financial information, and provides oversight of A/P, A/R, and Payroll. As a key member of the Leadership Team, advises members within Finance Department and companywide, to develop and achieve the financial goals of McEvoy of Marin, LLC. Prepares and interprets reports depicting financial and non-financial information. This position plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure a secure and operational IT and system infrastructures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic

· Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization's fiscal function and performance

· Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting strategic and tactical initiatives

· Perform financial forecasting for growth 

· Lead the annual budgeting process with department managers

· Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction

· Develop and evaluate financial scenarios based on various growth strategies

· Inventory investment recommendations/strategy

· Develop financial strategies and report financial status by developing forecasts; reporting results; analyzing variances; developing improvements to improve Company performance

· Optimize vendor relationships and contracts for improved terms and cash flow

· Optimize cash flow and minimize wasted spend

· Stay abreast of industry and compensation trends utilizing benchmarking as appropriate 

Financial Controls and Operations

· Present financial data in a clear and concise way to financial stakeholders (ownership, leadership, managers)

· Oversee payroll, accounts receivable and accounts payable with a team of two employees 

· Responsible for providing timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports (Balance Sheet, P&L’s, Cash Flow, AP/AR aging reports, etc.)

· Responsible for all tax reporting

· Create cash flow analysis and tracking

· Responsible for all internal controls to prevent fraud or misuse of funds

· Ensure the business and properties are properly insured, including workers compensation insurance

· Ensure that the company complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies

· Ensure timely and accurate recording of accounting data by implementing and/or enforcing Company policy and generally accepted accounting principles. 

· Guide business system users by researching Company policy and implementing best practice procedures for use of the Company’s accounting software. Apply observations and provide recommendations and or guidelines for operational use. 

· Identify the need for system improvements, coordinate projects, and thoughtfully implement changes

· Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, statutes, and best practices

IT Management

· Manage the outsourced IT function

· Coordinate data backup, data security, technical support for computer problems, disaster recovery, maintenance and repair of computer equipment with outside contractor.

· Consult with users, management, vendors, and technicians to assess computing needs and system requirements.

· Stay abreast of advances in technology

Requirements

  EDUCATION 

· Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

· MBA, CPA, or proven experience in a similar position highly preferred

EXPERIENCE NECESSARY

· Five years of experience in a similar financial setting 

· Five years of experience in business administration 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE

· Advanced level in Microsoft Excel, basic Microsoft Word 

· Adept with QuickBooks software 

· Experience with payroll processing systems – preferably ADP 

· Demonstrated initiative and judgment 

· Able to interact at an executive level 

· Strong organization and analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy 

· High level of confidentiality, integrity, and ethics 

· Effective verbal and written communication 

· Able to foster interdepartmental working relationships at the manager level 

· Able to prioritize effectively 

· Strong supervisory skills and ability to resolve complaints and issues 

· Able to implement new technology and make procedural changes 

· Knowledge of and proven ability in economic and accounting principles and practices, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data 

· Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource   allocation, leadership technique, production methods and coordination of   people and resources 

Physical Demands and Working Conditions  

· Occasionally move or lift up to 20 lbs.

· Able to perform keyboarding for long periods of time

· Ability to walk on a variety of surfaces, including uneven ground

  Must work in person at the Ranch a minimum of 80% of the time 

Pay Range:  Compensation is based on the level and requirements of the role. Salary within our ranges may also be determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as required by the role, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. We anticipate a new hire will join at an annual salary between $150,000 and $160,000.