Finance Director - Operations

Gaia Herbs - Mills River, NC

Full-time - Senior

Mills River, NC

Chemical Manufacturing

About the position

The Finance Director - Operations will serve as the primary financial business partner and liaison to the operations leadership, including the Operations Head, Director Supply Chain, and all other operational leadership inclusive of the quality, fulfillment, farm, procurement and maintenance functions. The Operations Finance Director will partner in driving operations, supply chain, fulfillment and procurement strategy development and execution through the modeling of financial scenarios/impacts, working proactively with the business to develop and communicate business cases, KPI's, and ad hoc analyses to allow for review, analysis and management of financial drivers and performance. This role will support the operations leads and functional team through the direction and coordination of financial planning and budgetary management for the operations organization, inclusive of costing activities, inventory tracking, annual operational and long-range planning, and budget and forecast development. The role shall also ensure adherence to all Company principles, policies and procedures in relation to manufacturing, cost of goods sold, transfer pricing, inventory management, distribution and capital expenditures.

Responsibilities

• Support operations strategy and decision support through analysis of key business risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain an accurate operational reporting system to evaluate operating results.
• Drive financial performance and business activity, delivering and communicating performance and business planning submissions.
• Develop and maintain the company's cost accounting system to support cost analysis and financial modeling.
• Partner in developing reliable operational and financial forecasts.
• Partner in the review & development of short & long-term strategy.
• Negotiate and communicate effectively across teams and external parties.
• Promote the implementation and best usage of technology, tools and applications.
• Maintain joint accountability with the business for the accuracy of forecasts.
• Highlight sensitivities and risks in delivering timely, accurate and granular reporting.
• Provide leadership in identifying and driving process improvement and productivity.
• Develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans and requests.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly close journal entries and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation, analysis and dissemination of internal and external reports.
• Effectively liaise with key external partners to deliver agreed results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics required; Master's degree and/or CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in senior level finance or operations controlling position.
• Prior experience in finance partnering role or equivalent, preferably from a business in the nutritional supplement manufacturing industry.

Nice-to-haves

• Super User knowledge in use of financial applications, including Excel, Power Point and Business Intelligence Tools.
• Knowledge of automated financial solutions and accounting reporting systems.
• Direct knowledge of applicable accounting principles (GAAP, other applicable).
• Knowledge of nutritional supplement industry, including commercial, manufacturing and operations processes.
• Understanding of cGMP requirements.

Benefits

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan with company match program.
• Wellness Program including quarterly on-site wellness clinics.
• Medical Insurance coverage starting first full month of employment.
• Dental & Vision Insurance coverage options available.
• Life & AD&D coverage with option to purchase additional coverage.
• Short-term Disability coverage after 6 months of employment.
• Long-term Disability coverage options available.
• Generous Paid Time Off and company holidays from Day 1.
• Lunch Program featuring Gaia-grown & locally sourced ingredients.
• Veggie Program free farmers market of seasonal Gaia-grown produce.
• Product Discounts on all Gaia Herbs brand products.