Director of Finance & Accounting

Country Life Natural Foods is seeking a detail-oriented and strategicDirector of Financeto oversee our financial operations and support our mission of providing high-quality plant-based nutrition. This is aplayer-coach roledesigned 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 ourdistribution and retail operations.

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 ourwarehouse and shippingworkflows.

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 andlocal 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.

• Education:A Bachelors degree inAccounting Financeor relevant experience is required.
• Technical Proficiency:Strong command of QuickBooks Online and the ability to learn new software systems such as Shopify and AI tools. 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 mindsetthe 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 companys 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.

Required Experience:

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