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Sunkist Growers · 10 hours ago

Chief Financial Officer (+ Operations)

Santa Clarita, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$275K/yr - $400K/yr

15+ years exp

Sunkist Growers is a global leader in the citrus industry, seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead transformation efforts across Finance and Operations. The CFO will optimize processes, improve service, and drive initiatives that enhance company performance and grower dividends.

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Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, implement and execute transformation efforts across Finance, Strategy, and Information Technology

Guide key operational initiatives to optimize work, improve service, reduce costs, and drive meaningful impact across our businesses while increasing grower dividends

Engage frequently with the board and executive team

Serve as the chief leader responsible for identifying and implementing financial and operational initiatives company-wide that will substantially improve company performance

Recommend and drive forward-looking financial modeling, scenario planning and performance targets; define the roadmap to achieve goals

Serve as executive leader and owner for the companywide ERP initiative from concept through full implementation and adoption

Build strong relationships with operational leaders; increase alignment, knowledge sharing, and integration for shared success

Lead and guide all company-wide financial initiatives including acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, partnerships, and growth ventures

Manage a centralized finance group; modernize processes, tools, and build capabilities across all units

Establish financial planning and forecasting strategies; provide forward-looking models and insights to inform operational and strategic decisions

Direct strategic planning, business operations, continuous improvement, and growth ventures (acquisitions, partnerships, ventures, etc.)

Direct all technology activities; ensure systems and data support efficiency and long-term growth

Oversee banking operations, cash flow forecasting, debt covenants, investments, insurance programs and capital expenditures tracking

Provide analysis of budgets, financial reports, performance results, and trends to guide senior leadership decision-making

Oversee the team managing citrus claims and export documentation ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency

Build trusted, collaborative relationships with peer executives and board members

Inspire and engage the team, elevating capability and trust and demonstrate a strong desire to modernize company operations and increase client service

Qualification

Financial PlanningERP ImplementationStrategic PlanningP&L ManagementM&A IntegrationCommercial FinanceBusiness ModelingOperational CompetenceContinuous ImprovementDigital SolutionsLeadershipProblem SolvingCollaboration

Required

Senior finance leader with experience in an organization with multiple businesses

Expertise in financial planning, information technology, commercial finance, business modeling, and full P&L management

Deep business acumen with a strong understanding of the intersection between financial performance, operational levers, and market dynamics

Strategic thinker with the ability to assess finance and business operations; identify the areas to remodel, embed modern best practices, build implementation roadmaps, and drive full adoption

Strong operational competence with proven success leading enterprise and/or multi-unit initiatives that strengthen performance and integration

Proven people leader who can assess, inspire, develop and retain talent, balancing a team, leadership presence, and hands-on collaboration

Strong operational ability to architect the 'how' and translate strategy into practical, sequenced, cross-functional steps from concept to completion

Strong aptitude for technology and digital solutions, including ERP systems, automation and data intelligence platforms

Hands-on, results-driven operator who acts as a trusted business partner to the CEO, executive team, board members and cross-functional leaders

Demonstrated ability to lead, drive and deliver large-scale high-impact initiatives involving cross-functional teams

Innovative, forward-looking mindset with a continuous improvement approach and strong problem-solving ability that inspires team members; committed to delivering significant business impact and sustainable value creation

15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience

BS in Business or Accounting/Finance

Reside within reasonable driving distance to Santa Clarita / Valencia, California (North Los Angeles Metro)

Onsite office presence during business hours Monday - Friday

Some local travel throughout California, as well as some international travel as necessary