Chief Financial Officer – Country Natural Beef

Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Name of Ranch/Business: Country Natural Beef

Location: Pacific Northwest

Position Description: 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Working closely with the rest of the management team, this executive will spearhead the daily operations of the finance & accounting staff, and be responsible for the strategic financial outlook and ERP management of the Co-Op. Initial primary strategic initiatives for the CFO would include:

1. Develop and implement standard operating procedures for finance office staff and functions.
2. Assist with a member capital fundraising initiative.
3. Lead the structuring of the financing arrangements best suited for CNB.
4. Assist in developing direct Co-Op employment and benefit programs.
5. Business efficiencies & management reporting analytics.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

The Chief Financial Officer will report directly to the CEO as well as be accountable to the Board of Directors.

KEY CHALLENGES

• Positively impacting the culture of the Co-Op and facilitating its growth; leverage a culture that is collaborative yet independent, embrace evolution, and drive performance based on high professionalism.
• Assist with the implementation of new governance and management structure.
• Develop and implement business improvement initiatives with the realities of the current global environment amidst volatility in food supply chain and challenges to the beef industry.
• Evaluate new opportunities for the operational and financial improvement of the Co-Op, identifying new channels of growth, and leading technology/innovation adoption.

FIRST YEAR SUCCESS

• To smoothly integrate with management team and CNB members with little disruption to operations.
• Work with the management team to develop a strategy focused on integrating all parts of the business into a well-functioning business structure and continual improvement, including management reporting and ERP system.
• Understand and integrate with the culture of the Co-Op and its members. CNB has a proud heritage and is looking for a leader who will complement its culture rather than disrupt it.
• Coordinate with the CEO to establish a CNB centralized office.

Qualifications: 

EDUCATION

• A bachelor’s degree, ideally in business, finance, or accounting, is required.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE

• The successful candidate should have experience in capital fundraising, capital stack structure, and financing arrangements.
• The successful candidate should show evidence of organizing and managing in situations where details matter and time constraints apply.
• Strong communication and persuasive skills are paramount.
• Humility, personal confidence, security, and maturity are important.
• CNB is seeking an executive with the professional background required to earn the respect and support of the entrepreneurs (ranchers) and others with whom we work.
• A successful track record of working in a hands-on business, ideally in a leadership role.
• Experience working with a member or family-owned company and a resulting understanding of the unique dynamics of culture, operating styles, and ownership.
• The CFO must be adept at building and cultivating internal and external relationships across the business continuum, from supply to end market customers. The successful candidate will be a people and relationship-driven leader.

COMPETENCIES

Leader – Ability to appropriately match staff to workload needs, develop staff members, and to develop a culture of excellence, reporting, punctuality, and performance. Ability to help identify areas of opportunity within the business operations and marketplace for improved financial performance. Someone people are naturally drawn to follow.

Achiever – Gets things done by setting clear expectations, promoting high levels of accountability, monitoring performance, and getting directly involved when needed to achieve desired business results; uses business/financial acumen to create value and drive profitability.

Personal Character – A strong communicator with the highest ethical standards and values and a strong work ethic and is not driven by political machinations. A bright, “quick thinker” who is self-directed and motivated to achieve results, taking ownership for and delivering results. Ability to critically analyze the “so what does this mean” and comfortable debating topics with strong willed management team.     

Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting & financial reporting procedures of the CNB Finance office. Including managing all accounts receivable & payable and presenting quarterly financial statements to membership and monthly financial statements to the BOD.
• Balance Sheet with supporting documents: Bank Reconciliation, AP Aging Report, AR Aging Report and Inventory Report • Income Statements – MTD, YTD, and prior year comparisons.
• GL Detail of all operating expenses (Excluding COGS).
• Manage the coop’s cashflow and operating cash position.
• Punctually prepare accurate, reliable, current, and forecasting reports and financial statements. Facilitate the development, update, and revision of management tools & reports as necessary or as requested by other CNB management.
• Support member education with necessary financial data & information.
• Work with the CNB Finance Committee to facilitate audits & reviews as frequently as requested by the BOD or Management Team.
• Establish a central repository of record keeping and organizational management.
• Serve as the financial lead in helping identify areas to improve profitability.
• Oversee & manage CNB insurance policies, including annual reviews and assessments of risk and insurance requirements.
• Oversee & manage CNB IT, ERP, and technical support systems.
• Ensure compliance with the law and coop policies.

Estimated Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To Apply: Please email or call the ranch contact listed below.

Ranch Contact Name:

Ron Rufner
jobs@countrynaturalbeef.com || (541) 475-2000 

Additional Information:

Position Profile

https://countrynaturalbeef.com/

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