Description: WineTalent is working with
our Client Long Meadow Ranch on a Director of Finance role. Long Meadow Ranch (LMR) is a family-owned
and -operated producer and purveyor of world-class wine and food that is economically
successful and socially responsible and that employs diversified, sustainable,
and organic farming methods. LMR produces award-winning wines, hand-crafted
extra virgin olive oils, grass-fed beef and lamb, eggs, and heirloom fruits
and vegetables.
LMR has
farming operations in Northern California on more than 2500 acres in Napa,
Marin, Mendocino, and Humboldt counties, including three winegrowing estates in
the Mayacamas Mountains, Rutherford, and Anderson Valley. Long Meadow
Ranch also operates a sustainable food, wine, and agricultural education
destination located in St. Helena, CA, which is anchored by the distinctive
farm-to-table restaurant, Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch. New projects
are being developed on multiple LMR-owned properties, including winery
production facilities, agricultural improvements (major vineyard re-plantings,
water systems, livestock handling facilities, etc.), and guest lodging
LMR has an
exciting opportunity for a Director of Finance to contribute to the overall success
of LMR by effectively managing the financial affairs of one of its key
entities, LMR Wine Estates LLC. The Director of Finance will be a
member of the executive team. The Director of Finance will be responsible
for all financial reporting for LMR Wine Estates and will also be accountable
for analyzing the current business and planning for future business needs..
The Director of Finance will provide high quality financial planning and
analysis, including providing detailed financial modeling for established and
potential projects.
The
Director of Finance will lead the development and maintenance of control and
management information reporting systems. This position requires excellent
verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal relationship skills and a
commitment to integrity.
Responsibilities:
Financial
accounting and reporting
•
Develop
and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are
appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP)
•
Develop,
implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting
policies and procedures
•
Document
and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial
transactions
•
Develop
and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts
payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
•
Review
monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
•
Prepare
and maintain monthly, quarterly and annual cash flow forecasts
•
Oversee
the accounting manager including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts
payable, accounts receivable and payroll
Payroll
preparation and administration
•
Oversee
all payroll functions to ensure that employees are paid in a timely and
accurate manner
Budget
preparation
•
Establish
guidelines for budget and forecast preparation and prepare the annual budget
•
Assist
the executive team with the preparation of budgets
•
Drive
development and maintenance of a three-year forward-looking financial plan.
Cash
flow
• Develop and maintain 24-month
rolling forecasts of cash flow
• Manage line of credit and tactical
relationship with banks
Project
management accounting
•
Maintain
financial records for each project in a manner that facilitates timely
management reporting
•
Ensure
that accurate and timely financial statements are prepared in accordance with
agreements with lenders and investors
•
Provide
accurate and timely reporting on the status of individual projects
Financial Administration
•
Oversee
the management of all leases, contracts and other financial commitments
•
Monitor
all legislation relevant to the organization (employment policies,, occupation
health and safety, etc)
Qualifications
and Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance,
Accounting or Business
• Certified Public Accountants
preferred
• Distinctive finance and accounting
experience of 5 years or more within diversified agricultural organizations
• Proven understanding of finance and
accounting issues related to agricultural production (cash basis), winery and
restaurant businesses highly desirable
• Extensive experience with Quickbooks
required
• Experience using Targit Decision
Suite sales analytics software highly desirable
• Prior experience implementing new
accounting software systems and/or ERP required
Compensation
and Benefits
• Competitive compensation depending
on experience plus benefits including medical/dental insurance, paid vacation
and 401(k).
