Finance Director/Chief Financial Officer

Stratton Seed is a third generation, privately owned company based in the Delta, with over 75 years of experience supporting area farmers. We are committed to providing dependable agricultural products and personalized service to help our customers succeed. The Finance Director/CFO is responsible for both strategic financial leadership and hands-on accounting operations, with a strong emphasis on cash flow management, short-term liquidity forecasting, and lender reporting. If you’re a purpose-driven leader looking to make an impact in a company that values honesty, accountability, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you!

Reports To: President/CEO

Directly Supervises: Human Resources and Accounting Departments

Salary will be based on the candidate’s experience, skills, and qualifications.

Job Description

The Finance Director/CFO, under the supervision of the President, is responsible for leading and overseeing all financial operations of the company. This includes strategic planning, execution, and management of financial activities such as budgeting and forecasting, month-end close and reporting, and gross margin analysis by division. This role requires direct ownership of 13-week cash flow projections and borrowing base certificates, ensuring the company maintains adequate liquidity and compliance with financing agreements. This is a fully onsite position. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

Job Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and actively manage a rolling 13-week cash flow forecast and identify shortfalls in advance and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare and submit borrowing base certificates in compliance with lending agreements.
Monitor compliance with loan covenants and reporting requirements.
Prepare and review financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) as well as manage and execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimizing the impact of variances.
Provide actionable insights on costs, margins, and profitability.
Develop and manage annual budgets and forecasts and analyze variances to budget or forecast.
Manage finance personnel and oversee financial IT systems, ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory entities.
Coordinate with external CPA firm on annual audit, prepare required financial schedules, gather supporting documentation, and ensure timely responses to audit inquiries.
Ensure compliance with tax filings, payroll reporting, and regulatory requirements as well as establish and enforce internal controls and financial procedures.
Updates job knowledge by remaining aware of new regulations, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications/Skills

Excellent leadership skills, with high integrity and ability to manage confidential financial data
Exceptional verbal, written, and visual communication skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leadership
Solid GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements

MBA or bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or equivalent experience.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
5-10+ years’ experience in accounting and financial management practices.
Experience in a senior management position.
Proficiency with accounting software, word processing, and Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

To Learn More About Stratton Seed

Click the link https://www.GoStrattonSeed.com

Benefits:

401(k) 2% match
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

Stuttgart, AR 72160 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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