CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

$150,000 - $175,000/Yr

Row 7 Seed Company - Tarrytown, NY

Full-time - Executive

Remote - Tarrytown, NY

About the position

Row 7 Seed Company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our executive team. This pivotal role will oversee the company's financial operations and provide strategic guidance to support our growth as a seed-to-table food company. The CFO will lead strategic financial planning, optimize financial processes and systems, conduct detailed analytics, and make investment and financing decisions. The ideal candidate will possess strong collaboration skills, strategic thinking, and an understanding of agricultural systems, along with effective leadership and communication abilities. Adaptability to changing market conditions and the integration of innovative solutions are essential for success in this role. As a cross-functional leader, the CFO will work closely with all team members at Row 7, playing a crucial role in optimizing value and driving impactful results within our dynamic organization. The position requires experience in food and agriculture-based models, as well as proven expertise in agricultural financial forecasting and analysis. This is a hands-on role that will contribute to transforming the seed-to-retail supply chain, where innovation meets flavor. The CFO will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer and will have the opportunity to work remotely or in a distributed model within the United States, with some travel required (approximately 15%).

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Planning initiatives as a member of the Row 7 Executive Leadership Team, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Construct comprehensive financial models, including historical vs. actuals analysis, cash flow planning, and central financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate the analysis of revenue performance across all revenue management pillars, conducting margin analyses by business channel, customer, and SKU.
• Lead long-term business planning efforts, including financial modeling and scenario analysis, to facilitate company growth and scalability.
• Develop and manage P&Ls and forecasts for critical innovation projects, building unit economics for the innovation pipeline.
• Provide strategic support for investor financial modeling and reporting, ensuring clear and accurate communication of financial insights.
• Lead the team in optimizing revenue, cost, and margin, driving superior business performance through strategic insights and action-oriented analysis.
• Manage financial performance by focusing on delivering annual operating plans and budgets through actionable analytical insights.
• Track actual cost development against budgets, provide early warnings on deviations, and implement corrective actions, including detailed monthly variance analysis.
• Collaborate with accounts payable to ensure precise recording of AP batches, approval and verification of invoice payments, and appropriate account charging.
• Partner with the COO to present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results, offering analysis and insights to management, ownership, and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with tax accountants and auditors for year-end information, ensuring compliance with GAAP and relevant financial and tax reporting laws.
• Uphold and be accountable for internal controls, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and overseeing necessary audits.
• Assist in developing policies and procedures to enhance finance and accounting processes continuously.
• Ensure all business licenses, certificates, insurance policies, and audits are current and compliant with legal requirements.
• Lead, teach, and mentor Row 7 team members in accounting and finance processes, fostering a culture of financial literacy and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 8+ years of financial planning and analysis or corporate finance experience within the organic agriculture space.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with financial analysis, modeling, and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with team leads, external partners, and team members.
• Understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to organize work, plan, manage multiple projects, and effectively respond to changing priorities.
• Exhibit honesty, integrity, and attention to detail in all aspects of the position.
• Proficient in Google and Microsoft systems and related accounting software programs related to the seed and produce industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Agricultural ERP system implementation, developing standards, audit, pricing, cost accounting, and tracking budget vs. actual results.
• Demonstrated strong financial skills and expertise in analyzing financial information and developing reports and budgets.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Volunteer Time Off, and Floating Holiday Programs
• Up to 75% funded Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) eligible after three months of employment
• Flexible Educational Reimbursement Program
• Employee Discount on Row 7 Seed Products