About us
We are a global leader in the citrus industry — home to one of the most recognized brands in fresh produce. From oranges and lemons to mandarins and grapefruits our citrus fruits are enjoyed across North America and the Asia-Pacific region. Our licensed products — from beverages and snacks to confections and wellness items — reach over 50 countries around the world.
Proudly grower-owned, we represent over a thousand family farm businesses. Our mission is to support our growers and to increase their returns. Everything we do is for our growers.
With two organizations, Sunkist Growers & Fruit Growers Supply, under one banner, we operate as a $1 billion portfolio company with eight businesses and 400 people strong. Our ambitious CEO is leading a transformation to modernize and build a high-performance organization for our future.
The opportunity
The Chief Financial Officer will develop, implement and execute transformation efforts across Finance, Strategy, and Information Technology — while also guiding key operational initiatives. The role’s mission is to optimize work, improve service, reduce costs, and drive meaningful impact across our businesses while increasing grower dividends
Reporting to the CEO, the CFO will engage frequently with the board and executive team. They will serve as the chief leader responsible for identifying and implementing financial and operational initiatives company-wide that will substantially improve company performance.
This is an opportunity to join a premier healthy food and beverage brand and directly influence revenue growth and lead its transformation. To partner with a CEO who is industry respected, open-minded, and results driven. To join a team eager to propel Sunkist to its next height in the citrus industry.
Company-Wide Priorities
In partnership with the CEO, drive current finance and operations priority initiatives
Five Year Plan
- Recommend and drive forward-looking financial modeling, scenario planning and performance targets; define the roadmap to achieve goals
ERP Implementation
- Serve as executive leader and owner for the companywide ERP initiative from concept through full implementation and adoption
Citrus Packinghouse Development
- Build strong relationships with operational leaders; increase alignment, knowledge sharing, and integration for shared success
The Role & Your Team
- Lead and guide all company-wide financial initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and growth ventures
- Manage a centralized finance group; modernize processes, tools, and build capabilities across all units
- Own and drive FP&A, Strategy, Information Technology, Treasury, Accounting, and Claims
Financial Planning
- Establish financial planning and forecasting strategies; provide forward-looking models and insights to inform operational and strategic decisions
Strategy
- Direct strategic planning, business operations, continuous improvement, and growth ventures (acquisitions, partnerships, ventures, etc.)
Information Technology
- Direct all technology activities; ensure systems and data support efficiency and long-term growth
Treasury
- Oversee banking operations, cash flow forecasting, debt covenants, investments, insurance programs and capital expenditures tracking
Accounting
- Provide analysis of budgets, financial reports, performance results, and trends to guide senior leadership decision-making
Claims
- Oversee the team managing citrus claims and export documentation ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency
Leadership Engagement and People Development
- Build trusted, collaborative relationships with peer executives and board members
- Inspire and engage the team, elevating capability and trust and demonstrate a strong desire to modernize company operations and increase client service
Executive Profile
- Senior finance leader with experience in an organization with multiple businesses
- Expertise in financial planning, information technology, commercial finance, business modeling, and full P&L management
- Deep business acumen with a strong understanding of the intersection between financial performance, operational levers, and market dynamics
- Strategic thinker with the ability to assess finance and business operations; identify the areas to remodel, embed modern best practices, build implementation roadmaps, and drive full adoption
- Strong operational competence with proven success leading enterprise and/or multi-unit initiatives that strengthen performance and integration
- Proven people leader who can assess, inspire, develop and retain talent, balancing a team, leadership presence, and hands-on collaboration
- Strong operational ability to architect the “how” and translate strategy into practical, sequenced, cross-functional steps from concept to completion
- Strong aptitude for technology and digital solutions, including ERP systems, automation and data intelligence platforms
- Hands-on, results-driven operator who acts as a trusted business partner to the CEO, executive team, board members and cross-functional leaders
- Demonstrated ability to lead, drive and deliver large-scale high-impact initiatives involving cross-functional teams
- Innovative, forward-looking mindset with a continuous improvement approach and strong problem-solving ability that inspires team members; committed to delivering significant business impact and sustainable value creation
- 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience
- BS in Business or Accounting/Finance; CPA and/or MBA preferred
- Experience in ERP transformation and M&A integration preferred
- Manufacturing or supply chain industry experience preferred
Additional
- Reside within reasonable driving distance to Santa Clarita / Valencia, California (North Los Angeles Metro) Relocation package available
- Onsite office presence during business hours Monday - Friday (we’re a collaborative in-person team)
- Some local travel throughout California, as well as some international travel as necessary
Here’s what we offer
- Annual base compensation range between $325,000 — $400,000 plus significant incentive compensation. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from this range
- A variety of choices for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
- Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts
- 401K savings plan, Match+
- Paid holiday and vacation benefits
- Business casual environment with a mission-driven culture
- A business led with a human centric approach; good people doing good work
- A growth orientated, profitable and purpose-driven organization
Come help us build the future of Sunkist Growers.
Join a company where your leadership drives results that matter.
Disclaimer
This job description indicates, in general terms, the type and level of work performed as well as the typical responsibilities of employees in this classification. The duties described are not to be interpreted as being all-inclusive to any specific employee. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will employment relationship existing between Sunkist Growers and its employees.
Sunkist Growers is an equal opportunity employer. Employment opportunities are open to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, immigration status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. AAP/M/F/V/D
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States
