Director Of Accounting (Portfolio Company: Blue River Legacy Farms)

Job Description
Company lead for accurate and compliant financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements and related key performance indicators (KPIs), providing insights into revenue, production costs, and operational expenses
Collaborate with senior management to develop comprehensive annual budgets and plans for farming, optimizing resource allocation and driving profitability in farm management, harvesting, and packing operations
Manage industry-specific accounts receivable, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and resolution of discrepancies related to fruit sales and pool distribution
Financial management and planning for the capital, farm, and operations budgets, including annual spending, ROI analysis, capital improvement projects, variance analysis and reporting, etc.
Review and ensure accuracy of bank reconciliations for multiple accounts in the farming operations, maintaining up-to-date financial records and tracking cash flow from fruit sales, farming expenses, and packing activities
Coordinate tax compliance, including timely filing and provisions, leveraging industry-specific tax regulations and collaborating with agricultural tax advisors
Coordinate with auditors and other external advisors to ensure timely and accurate completion and delivery of financial reporting and other deliverables
Maintain robust internal controls and procedures specific to the operation, safeguarding financial transactions related to ranch operations, supply chain management, and farm-to-market processes
Provide concise executive summaries and monthly reports tailored to farming, addressing market trends, yield analysis, and opportunities for crop optimization
Manage, coach, and develop accounting personnel
Serve as the accounting technical expert on U.S. GAAP for the Company
Conduct cost and profitability analysis and KPI development for the operation, optimizing operations across orchard management, irrigation, fertilization, and packaging, to enhance profitability and resource efficiency