What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Of Finance position at Country Life Natural Foods?
Country Life Natural Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Director of Finance to oversee our financial operations and support our mission of providing high-quality, plant-based nutrition. This is a "player-coach" role designed for a professional who excels at high-level financial planning while remaining hands-on with daily accounting, payroll, and reporting functions.
Reporting directly to the CEO, you will serve as a vital advisor, translating financial data into the strategic insights necessary to scale our distribution and retail operations.
Compensation:$50,000 - $60,000 yearly
Responsibilities:
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as a core member of our leadership team, contributing to company-wide goal setting and resource allocation. This leadership role requires quarterly travel to our Michigan facility for high-level planning and team collaboration.
- Develop and maintain multi-year financial models and annual budgets to ensure long-term fiscal health.
- Conduct monthly "deep dives" into departmental spending and ROI to identify efficiency opportunities across our warehouse and shipping workflows.
Financial Operations & Execution
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage all daily accounting functions in QuickBooks Online, including AP/AR, bank reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
- Payroll & Compliance: Oversee semi-monthly payroll processing and ensure all tax filings and labor compliance requirements are met.
- Cash Flow Management: Monitor daily cash positions and provide 13-week rolling cash flow forecasts to support inventory procurement and local sourcing.
Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present comprehensive monthly financial packages (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) for the leadership team.
- Develop and track custom KPIs tailored to natural food distribution and e-commerce performance.
- Coordinate year-end tax preparation and audits with our external CPA firm.
Qualifications:
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong command of QuickBooks Online and the ability to learn new software systems such as Shopify. Advanced Excel skills are also essential.
- Professionalism: Proven ability to manage sensitive financial and compensation data with absolute discretion and integrity.
- Communication: Ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable summaries for non-financial department heads.
- Adaptability: A "small business mindset"—the ability to pivot seamlessly between high-level strategy and detailed transactional tasks.
- Analytical Rigor: The ability to move beyond reporting numbers to explaining their impact on the company’s future.
- Operational Excellence: A commitment to accuracy in the "hands-on" aspects of the role, from bank recs to payroll.
- Mission Alignment: A professional interest in supporting a mission-driven company focused on health and wellness.
About Company
Founded in 1960, Country Life Natural Foods is a Christ-centered company dedicated to making a healthy, plant-based lifestyle accessible to families across America. Guided by values of service and stewardship, we provide non-GMO and organic pantry staples through a mission-driven model that partners directly with sustainable farmers.
From our Pullman, Michigan, facility to our upcoming Boise, Idaho, location (2027), we serve thousands of customers nationwide. To honor our Creator and reconnect with loved ones, we observe a weekly Sabbath, closing all operations from Friday evening through Saturday evening—no emails, no meetings, just rest.
Benefits:
- Team-oriented environment & casual dress
- Employee discount on wholesome foods
- Paid Time Off & 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance stipend
- Travel required to our Michigan facility a few days per month.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000