Finance Manager

Our client in Chatsworth, New Jersey is seeking a Finance Manager to join their office, located on their picturesque family run farm. This is a Direct Hire role, starting at $75,000 plus benefits. The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting key areas of our clients farm with best-in-class financial analysis and analytics.  

This is the perfect job for a talented finance professional who wants to get off the corporate track and work in a peaceful and friendly environment with a better life balance and flexibility!

Duties

• Financial
  • Prepare financial documents such as business reports, financial forecasts, budgets and statements to understand the financial state of the business
  • Perform sensitivity analysis on financials and “what if” scenarios
  • Perform data analysis and work with management on important financial decisions
  • Monitor company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs and maximize profits
  • Work with outside accounting firm to prepare and file tax returns as well as other reports
  • Perform monthly bank settlements and reconciliations
  • Supervise and/or execute payroll, receivables, and payables
  • Enter accounting related information into business systems, QuickBooks as well as company cloud-based file system
  • Maintain the QuickBooks Accounting package (Organize Chart of Accounts, eliminate un-needed vendors, etc…)
  • Reconcile fixed assets
  • Capitalize certain projects and plan for Cap Ex spending
  • Monthly accounting close and reporting

• Administrative
  • Supervise employees who work under the Accounting Manager as well as other administrative duties
  • Oversee employee benefits (Health, Profit Share, Workers Comp, Disability, COBRA, etc.)
  • Administer companies’ business insurance
  • Assist with ordering supplies
  • Assist with other projects as needed
  • New hire processing
  • See ways to simplify all processes with an eye to cost consciousness
  • Administer 3^rd party IT support
  • Compile and report on harvest results
  • Ocean Spray Exhibit A reconciliation and reporting
  • PDC generation

• Regulatory
  • Understand the financials of a company to meet legal requirements and keep the financial state in good standing
  • Facilitate Labor Audits (OSHA, DOL, Other)
  • Assist with Facility certification and audits (Fire, Camp House, etc…)
  • Facilitate Insurance audits (Workers Comp, Business, Health Care Survey)
  • Complete and submit other surveys required by law
  • Complete and submit water reporting
  • Complete and submit pesticide reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or related field
• Proven accounting experience
• Professional accounting certifications, including CPA, CMA, CGA, or CA is a bonus, not required
• MBA is a bonus, not required.
• Approachable, Confident, Accountable, Disciplined, Eye for Detail, Sense of Urgency
• Working knowledge of finance law and regulatory standards (GAAP)

Benefits:

• Sick leave
• Vacation days
• Profit sharing plan 
• Harvest bonus based on position
• Health insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Aflac