Director of Accounting

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Position Summary

The Director of Accounting, based in Hamilton, OH, will lead a team of four and oversee key accounting functions, including financial close, audits, treasury, fixed assets, construction project accounting, accruals, debt, leases, equity, and reconciliations. This high-visibility role reports to the VP Controller, works closely with the CFO and Finance teams, and supports budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise and proven leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the accounting team in maintaining the general ledger and complete, accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Partner with FP&A to analyze results, explain variances, and provide insights that drive business decisions.
• Coordinate with external tax preparers to ensure timely and accurate filings; review annual tax provisions.
• Support the Controller in complex accounting and financial reporting activities, including acquisitions, divestitures, financing arrangements, and equity transactions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a high-performing accounting team; foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree and/or CPA certification preferred.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and corporate accounting), including at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with hands-on experience managing financial close and reporting in a mid-sized organization.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop high-performing teams and partner effectively across business functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits We Offer You

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting day one of employment
• Minimum two weeks paid vacation ( additional weeks based on years of experience)
• One week paid health & wellness time
• 10 paid holidays
• Parental leave
• 401k with up to 4% Company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Hybrid working environment - flex between in-office connecting and remote work as appropriate

About Us

Our founders, food industry veterans Mike and Tisha, knew that food wasn't what it used to be, so they wanted to make it better - by creating a new kind of farm. A farm that grows up to 300 times more food than an ordinary farm on a smaller footprint, without a drop of pesticides. Farms powered with 100% renewable energy, growing with 95% less water and delivering food within 48 hours for longer freshness for our customers and less food waste.

80 Acres Farms is a vertical farming leader, operating commercial farms in Ohio, Kentucky, and soon-to-be Georgia in addition to research and development farms in Arkansas and The Hauge, Netherlands. All farms utilize state-of-the-art technology and analytics developed by the Company's subsidiary, Infinite Acres.

80 Acres Farms branded salads, microgreens, herbs, and tomatoes are available at retailers and food service distributors, including Kroger, Whole Foods, The Fresh Market, Dorothy Lane Markets, Sysco, and US Foods from Michigan to Florida. 80 Acres Farms is supported by world-class investors and partners, including General Atlantic, Siemens, Barclays, Ocado, Priva, and Signify/Philips.

If you're interested in making a difference, join our team in changing how the world eats.