Chief Financial Officer - CAAS (Agribusiness, Food, and Beverage)

About the role

CLA is seeking a Chief Financial Officer with agribusiness industry experience for its growing CAAS group in Tri-Cities, Yakima, Wenatchee, or Moses Lake, WA offices. The ideal candidate will perform CFO functions as part of the client’s accounting services team, driving financial policy, capital planning, risk management, and board interactions.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement best practices related to services provided to add value to the client.
• Work with clients to set financial policy and participate in and drive overall strategy.
• Drive capital planning, risk management, ratio and KPI analysis, and board of director interactions.
• Lead financial administration, planning, and budgeting.
• Oversee longer-term budget planning and cost management.
• Monitor progress of budgets and present operational metrics.
• Ensure financial staff maintain financial record systems in accordance with appropriate principles and monitor the use of funds.
• Manage cash flow and forecasting, directing financial accounting.
• Cookordination of audit activities.
• Build strong client relationships and become a key member of the client management team.
• Develop key external business networks and become a service and industry thought leader.

Requirements

• Experience: 8 years relative work experience as an Assistant Controller, Controller, or equivalent. Agribusiness industry experience is highly preferred. Prior project management and client management experience preferred but not required.
• Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree. CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Knowledge: Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and skilled in multitasking. Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online version) is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple client engagements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

• Financial management and reporting.
• Agribusiness industry knowledge.
• Project management skills.
• Client relationship building.
• Strategic thinking and implementation.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes health, dental, vision, 401k, and much more. For a complete list of benefits, click here.

Pay

The compensation range for this position in Washington is: $143,000.00 – $241,000.00.

Schedule

This position reflects our commitment for both flexibility and collaboration. This role offers a flexible working environment, which means you may be required to work at client locations or in the office depending on project needs. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with other CLA family members, encouraging a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.