Finance Accounting Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

IMG Citrus is a family-owned company based in Florida with deep roots in farming, committed to sustainability, innovation, and community development. Operating extensive citrus groves and a 185,000-square-foot packinghouse and refrigerated distribution center, IMG Citrus delivers high-quality, fresh citrus to retailers across the Southeast United States year-round. The company prides itself on being stewards of the land through sustainable farming practices and investing in its people and communities. By combining tradition with innovation, IMG Citrus is shaping the future of the citrus industry.

ROLE SUMMARY

IMG Citrus is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance/Accounting Manager to join our growing organization. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a large, diversified company that is well-positioned for substantial growth in the years ahead. The Finance/Accounting Manager will serve as a hands-on finance and accounting leader for the IMG Citrus division, acting as a key business partner to executive and operational leadership. This role is instrumental in driving financial performance, strengthening forecasting and planning capabilities, and building scalable financial processes to support continued expansion.

This position extends well beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise along with a strategic, business-oriented mindset leveraging financial data to deliver actionable insights, influence decision-making, and support operational excellence across the division. We are seeking a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment, embraces continuous improvement, and is motivated to grow into broader leadership responsibilities within the organization.

ROLE FUNCTIONS

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to divisional leadership, providing insights on performance, risks, and opportunities
• Participate in strategic planning discussions and operational reviews to support business decisions
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with operations, sales, and executive leadership

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes
• Analyze variances and key performance drivers across groves, packinghouse, and related operations
• Develop financial models to support pricing, cost management, and capital investment decisions
• Provide regular financial reporting packages with clear, actionable insights

Accounting & Close Process

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Coordinate with corporate finance on consolidations and reporting requirements

Operational Finance & Cost Management

• Partner with operations to monitor and control costs across production, harvesting, and packing activities
• Analyze labor, yield, and operational efficiency metrics to identify improvement opportunities
• Support inventory valuation, cost accounting, and margin analysis

Process Improvement & Systems

• Build and enhance scalable financial processes, controls, and reporting structures
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows within ERP and reporting systems
• Support implementation and optimization of financial tools (e.g., ERP, Power BI dashboards)

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies
• Support internal and external audits, including financial and operational audits
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards

Leadership & Development

• Provide guidance and mentorship to accounting staff.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration
• Support development of financial acumen across operational leaders

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
• 8 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, or operationally intensive environments strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Knowledge of ADP
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI or similar tools preferred. 
• Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred
• Strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.