Manager, Operations Finance

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world.

Our Visalia corporate office serves as the central hub for the CDI enterprise, driving strategic decision-making, innovation, overall business support, and growth across our diverse portfolio of dairy products and brands.

We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

We offer a generous total rewards package that includes:

• Salary Range: $94,033- $141,693
• Family medical/dental/vision
• Generous company contributions to 401k
• Relocation Assistance
• 11 Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Summary

The Manager, Operations Finance will oversee financial activities including budgeting, payroll, and reporting. This position will also focus on financial analysis and compliance with regulations. The role will support the Director of Finance.

Essential Functions

• Lead business operation and financial analytics.
• Analyze business unit, business by product or channel, and recommend profit improvement for business building plans.
• Prepare data and reports that will be shared across the organization.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, potential risks, and conduct cost benefit analysis.
• Prepare various financial reports and budgets.
• Work with others to help drive financial decision making with the best interests of the company in mind.
• Provide suggestions that can improve various areas within the function.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as Compliance with US laws.
• Assist with preparation for various audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, or directly related field, MBA preferred.
• 5 or more years of financial experience, including accounting and financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong demonstrated leadership.
• Strong understanding of US and International operations.
• Excellent analytical and financial skills.
• Makes decisions and is able to influence others.
• Leads and motivates people within the company/division and outside customers.
• Ability to adapt to different situations, cultures, and people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and planning skills and the ability to work effectively in a matrix organization.
• Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Strong proficiency in U.S. GAAP and good understanding of internal controls.
• Experience in the Dairy industry or commodity space, ideal but not required.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause and undue hardship to the company if such accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

• Sitting/Standing/Walking: Sits frequently to answer calls, complete schedules/reports, fill out paperwork, answer emails, etc.
• Lifting/Carrying: Must be able to lift 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Pushing/Pulling: Some pushing or pulling is required on an occasional basis.
• Bending/Stooping: Bends and stoops on an occasional basis.
• Squatting/Kneeling/Crawling: May squat or kneel on an occasional basis.
• Twisting/Turning: Assumes any combination of these positions on an occasional basis.
• Climbing/Balancing: May go up and down stairs and/or ladder on an occasional basis.
• Reaching: Reaches at or above shoulder level on an occasional basis.
• Grasping/Manipulating:Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to use calculator and keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.
• Traveling: Extended working hours and some domestic traveling.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work is performed in an office environment.

ADA/FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.