Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Stockton, CA
Full Time
Senior Executive
Overview:
A leading supplier to the agriculture industry, with approximately $100 million in annual revenue, is seeking a seasoned executive to serve as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position offers significant career advancement potential for an individual who demonstrates strong leadership and business acumen. The CFO will oversee a staff of five, including a Controller, and serve as a true business partner to the CEO, contributing to the company’s overall strategy and growth.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Financial Management and Oversight
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger accounting, internal and external reporting, credit, accounts receivable, accounts payable, human resources, information technology, and tax.
  • Design and maintain internal policies, controls, and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure transactions are executed in accordance with GAAP and company guidelines.
  • Oversee compliance reporting, including reporting for banks, external financial reporting, and tax purposes.
  • Perform Corporate Treasurer duties as outlined in the bylaws of the corporation.
  • Oversee risk management, including insurance, and participate in the negotiation and management of supply contracts.
  • Manage relationships with financial institutions, outside auditors and tax preparers, insurers, and other key external stakeholders.
Financial Strategy and Business Leadership
  • Collaborate with the CEO and VP of Operations on strategic planning and policy setting, forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management.
  • Seek and analyze opportunities for growth and expansion.
  • Maintain positive relationships with key internal stakeholders, including ownership interests and the Board of Directors.
  • Maintain a visible presence with key industry organizations to represent the company's interests.
  • Coordinate with and support marketing, operations, and other functions of the company.
  • Assist in analyzing and negotiating contracts with employee unions.
Requirements Include:
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • At least ten years of relevant experience in a comparable-sized company or equivalent industry experience, including senior management, executive, or leadership responsibilities.
  • Broad business orientation that encompasses not only finance and accounting but also the needs, priorities, development, and success of operations, marketing, and other critical business functions.
  • Demonstrated leadership and credibility, with the ability to build trust and strong relationships across the organization, with ownership, and with external stakeholders.
  • Professional-level written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Experience managing relationships with external auditors, banks, lessors, and other third parties.
  • Sound judgment, creativity, and the ability to operate with a high degree of independence and latitude.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field, and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
  • Senior management or executive leadership experience in companies with revenues of $100 million or greater.
  • Relevant agribusiness industry experience, including experience with agricultural cooperatives.
Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary of $200k to $240k depending on experience and qualifications, with annual bonus potential. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance. Our program also includes paid vacation, and holiday pay, a 401(k)-retirement plan with company contribution, and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).
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