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Coram Flora is a group of family-owned and operated companies, providing end-to-end integrated horticulture solutions. Green Circle Growers, founded in 1968, is a grower, wholesaler, and reliable source of quality horticulture products to national distributors and retailers. Express Seed Company, founded in 1982, is a global sales distribution planner of genetics, seeds, plugs, cuttings, liners, and other horticulture products. Fresh2U Transportation is a safe, reliable, and cost-beneficial provider of horticulture logistics. Together these companies provide a diversified horticulture supply chain.
Position Overview
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a strategic leader responsible for the overall financial health and performance of the organization. This role oversees all financial functions, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury, risk management, and investor relations. The CFO works closely with all CEO’s, the executive team, and the Leadership Team to develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s business objectives. The CFO has two (2) direct reports that are our Corporate Controller at Green Circle Growers and our Divisional Controller at Express Seed. The total department headcount is on average 17 teammates.
Job Duties
Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company’s long-term goals.
Oversee all financial functions, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, risk management, and legal interface
Provide financial leadership, partnership, and guidance to the executive team and CEOs.
Manage and optimize the company’s cash flow and working capital.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with bankers, investors and financial analysts.
Assist with Family financial needs
Assist with Property and Casual Insurance
Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and reporting requirements.
Identify and mitigate financial risks
Lead the fiscal year budgeting and forecasting process with deliberate partnership across all businesses and functions within Coram Flora
Oversee and lead Coram Flora’s tax planning and compliance
Manage financial systems and processes to ensure efficiency and accuracy
Build, develop, and plan for succession of a high-performing finance team within Green Circle Growers and Express Seed
Qualifications & Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
MBA or advanced degree in finance, preferred
Certified Public Account Certification (CPA), required
Experience in small business privately held companies, preferred
10+ years of experience in accounting and finance
10+ years of experience in management, supervising accounting and finance teams
Strong experience leading with GAAP accounting and financial reporting technical skills
Excellent computer skills with advanced Excel proficiency; ERP experience preferred
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong sense of confidentiality and ethics driven, with a clean financial history
Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
Strong understanding of financial modeling and analysis
Enthusiasm for adapting to and driving change
Conscientious about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
Physical Environment & Requirements
Climate-controlled office or home office environment
Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking
Frequently requires sitting, standing, fine dexterity, and handling
Occasionally requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting (up to 20lbs), carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching