Riceland Foods, Inc. · 1 day ago
Sr. Director Financial Operations & Transformation
Jonesboro, AR, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRiceland Foods, Inc. is a farmer-owned cooperative that provides high-quality rice globally. They are seeking a Sr. Director of Financial Operations & Transformation to serve as a strategic partner to the CFO, responsible for enhancing financial operations and leading initiatives for process optimization and inventory management.
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Responsibilities
Serve as a key backup for financial statement preparation across divisions and partnerships
Lead the documentation, simplification, and standardization of accounting processes, including month-end close, inventory valuation, and cost accounting workflows
Develop a comprehensive blueprint for financial close acceleration and future ERP deployment
Support the preparation and review of budgets, forecasts, and operational results with business unit leaders
Provide financial modeling, ROI analysis, and business case development for capital investments in collaboration with the CFO, CAO, and VP of FP & A
Oversee aspects of inventory management across storage, production, and distribution
Develop and enhance inventory control processes, policies, and mitigating controls
Monitor inventory transactions, reconcile discrepancies, and prepare adjusting entries in accordance with GAAP
Lead inventory variance analysis, root-cause investigations, and corrective action plans
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and reporting, including risk identification and business insights for leadership
Oversee physical inventory activities, including cycle counts and full counts, ensuring compliance with internal control standards
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and IT to strengthen system accuracy, data integrity, and end-to-end inventory workflows
Produce routine and ad hoc inventory reports, including audit support, month-end reporting, and forecast-to-actual analysis
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across Finance, Accounting, and Operations, with a focus on automation, standardization, and productivity
Lead the creation and maintenance of process documentation, SOPs, and workflow maps across multiple functions
Collaborate with teams to champion the adoption of new tools, technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to simplify process, reduce cost, and improve operational efficiency
Support enterprise performance reviews, strategic planning, and annual operating plans
Collaborate cross-functionally to identify operational risks, improvement opportunities, and cost-control strategies
Contribute to the development of a high-performing Finance & Accounting organization through coaching, process discipline, and continuous learning
Partner with broader team on capital planning, forecasting, project tracking, and reporting
Work with finance team to conduct ROI analysis and post-investment reviews for capital projects
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to support planning, communication, and execution
Serve as a key financial business partner to the broader organization
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or economics
Demonstrated success in process transformation, continuous improvement, and change management
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and work independently
Ability to travel between office and operations
Benefits
Medical insurance with low premiums
Free dental with medical insurance enrollment
Vision insurance with low premiums
Free basic life insurance, up to 3x basic annual earnings
Voluntary term life (rates depends on the age and salary of the employee)
Long term disability
Free short-term disability
Accident insurance, for unexpected healthcare expenses due to accidents
Critical illness insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K with company match 4% of an employee’s 5%
Paid training programs.
PTO & Paid Holidays
Company
Riceland Foods, Inc.
Generations ago a group of Arkansas rice farmers banded together to market their crops.
Founded in 1921
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20MKey Investors
U.S. Department of Agriculture
2022-09-14Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Kevin McGilton
Chief Executive Officer
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