Chief Financial Officer - Twin Falls, United States - Jentzsch-Kearl Farms

Description

Location:
Rupert, ID or Twin Falls, ID

Jentzsch Kearl Farms is a diverse, row-crop farm located throughout seven counties in Southern Idaho. We are a true family-owned and family-operated organization.

Our humble beginning started in 1981 and has grown to 30,000 acres of potatoes, sugar beets, hay, corn, watermelon, squash, and pumpkins.

We strive to produce the finest of crops – on time and done right.

Summary

Jentzsch Kearl Farms LLC is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our organization.

The CFO will lead the financial strategy and operations of the company across multiple entities and states and will play a critical role in the business's overall success and growth.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong financial background and a willingness to take charge, implement new systems, and grow the businesses.

The CFO will be a key member of Jentzsch Kearl Farms LLC's leadership team and will be expected to bring a prominent level of intelligence, energy, and integrity to the role.

The ideal candidate will be an out-of-the-box thinker, one who always seeks to improve processes, cut costs, and find a better way, even when not directly asked.

The CFO will be the Direct Lead of the finance department and will be expected to take a hands-on approach to driving the company's financial success.

Key Responsibilities

Primary responsibility:
leverage and maximize the assets of the company to facilitate new growth and higher returns to the shareholders

Develop and implement financial strategies and plans that align with the overall goals and objectives of the company

Oversee financial reporting and analysis, including preparation of financial statements and assist in creating annual budgets

Manage financial risk and ensure compliance with all financial regulations

Provide leadership and direction to the finance team, and collaborate with other departments to drive business performance

Act as a financial advisor to the CEO and other senior leaders, providing expert analysis and guidance on financial and strategic matters

Continuously monitor and analyze financial performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement cost-saving measures

Provide guidance to other departments, and collaborate with them to ensure their goals align with the company's financial objectives

Other Responsibilities

Manage the company's captive insurance

Manage a potential crop captive insurance

Investigate new/potential start-up entities or acquisitions

Assist and maximize all cash, assets, and cash flow systems of the businesses

Consolidate purchasing processes and maximum purchasing volumes

Help investigate and implement new enterprise level accounting software

Professionalize and maximize returns from business housing assets

Manage and implement short and long-term tax strategies

High level management of subordinate departments, for example: controller, human resources, records, office support

Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in a related field, such as finance, accounting, or economics

Strong financial background

Relevant work experience preferred

Excellent Excel skills and comfortable working with technology

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate team members

Aggressive personality, with a focus on driving results and taking initiative

High level of personal integrity

Ability to think creatively and find innovative solutions to complex problems

CPA certification would be beneficial but not required

Willingness to travel on occasion

Background in agriculture preferred

Other Information

Salary:
$200,000 minimum (DOE) with possible merit-based incentives

Compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary based on experience, training, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Total rewards package that includes:
Health Insurance

4% employer 401(k) contribution

Company vehicle or $750/month vehicle stipend

Gas card

Cell phone

Flexible work schedule with generous time off policy


Start Date:
Flexible


Job Type:
Full-time


Pay:
From $200,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift


Work setting:
In-person

Office


Experience:
financial: 5 years (Required)


License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)

Work

Location:
In person

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