Vice President of Finance and Business Analytics

Position Summary

The VP of Finance is responsible for planning and directing all aspects of the Finance Department. Specific responsibilities include Finance Team personnel management, budgets/long-range financial planning, and financial systems oversite. As a member of Johnny's Senior Management Team support all company departments and operations.

Responsibilities

Directing all aspects of Johnny's accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll and financial reporting.
As a reporting department, provide support and oversite to the Purchasing and Planning function.
Develop and maintain company business performance reports and dashboards.
Be a major contributor to the overall Senior Management Teams leadership of the business/company.
Analyzing company's financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs and compliance with budgets. Issue regular status and ad hoc reports to senior management and Johnny's Board/F&A.
Deliver strategic leadership for defining path to growth and profitability of the company and the establishment of an effective growth process and infrastructure. Develop collaborative working relationships within the organization and with vendors/cooperators in pursuit of the of the company's overall business/financial goals.
Prepare an annual budget; help to determine spending priorities to maximize business growth and operations, new customer capture and retention of existing customer; help to manage monthly expenses, analyzing variances and initiate corrective actions as needed.
ESOP financial planning and compliance oversite. ESOP-TPA relationship leader.
Developing and coordinating all relationships with lending/financial institutions and Corporate Insurance providers.
Developing and maintaining all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting. Ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
Managing all tax planning and compliance with all required federal, state, local, payroll, property, and other applicable taxes.
Directly supervise a staff of employees and through strong recruiting, training, and coaching improve the productivity and effectiveness of the team.
Providing reports to Johnny's Board of Directors and Employee Owners including: KPI's, business reviews, daily sales, profitability, performance, budget, expenses, compensation, finance forecasting, wages w/Planning win/loss, headcount, KPI's, business reviews and ad hoc reports on requests.
Coordinate and oversee all financial annual audits, valuation work and ESOP Trustee requirements.

Education

Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
MBA or CPA preferred, with 7 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications & Skills

In depth understanding of Financial metrics.
Demonstrated experience with financial systems.
Experience with Sage Intacct, SAP Concur, Versapay, Avalara, and Microsoft Power BI Preferred
Ability to maintain proper GAAP practices and procedures.
Background in corporate finance in a high growth environment.
Experience with ESOP is preferred.
Analytical and creative problem solver.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to build consensus/function as part of a team.
High attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

Benefits

Health Insurance (HMO, PPO, HSA)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (Medical & Dependent Care)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan & Profit Sharing
401(k)
Employee Discount
Maternity/Paternity/Adoption & Foster Care Leave
Company Paid Life Insurance
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Company Paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Educational Assistance

Johnny's Selected Seeds was established in 1973 by our Founder, Rob Johnston, Jr. Today we are 100% Employee Owned. Johnny's mission is Helping families, friends, and communities to feed one another by providing superior seeds, tools, information, and service.

Johnny's is renowned for our exceptional customer service offering seeds, tools, supplies and information to direct-market growers and avid home gardeners. We source, breed, trial, and sell outstanding selected varieties of vegetables, cut flowers, herbs, and farm seed, as well as thoughtfully designed tools and equipment. We take pride in the wealth of information and depth of experience we offer our customer base, nationwide and globally.

We are a strong, stable company focused on growth while still maintaining our small company feel and staying true to our roots. Beautiful Central Maine, where our research farm, warehouse, and offices are located, is the perfect launching point for an active, four season lifestyle. Geographically situated halfway between Maine's mountains and it's 4500-mile-long coastline, we're a short drive away from resorts, parks, and harbors renowned for a rich diversity of recreational and cultural opportunities.

If you are passionate about good, healthy food and would choose to work for a company with fellow co-owners who are passionate about our mission and values, Johnny's may be the place for you!

Johnny's Selected Seeds is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

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