Director of Finance Data Strategy

Seneca Foods • Fairport, NY

76d • $110,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Seneca Foods is seeking a Director of Finance Data Strategy to lead the design, governance, and transformation of finance data ecosystem. This role will bridge finance, technology, and business strategy to ensure our organization leverages data, automation, and advanced analytics to drive smarter financial decisions and accelerate business performance. The ideal candidate has expertise across finance, accounting, FP&A, financial systems, data management, and technology-driven process improvement. You will work closely with Finance, Accounting and IT leaders to shape our finance data strategy, modernize systems, and create a best-in-class financial analytic environment.

Requirements

• Four-year degree, ideally in either Finance or Accounting.
• Master's Degree and/or CPA is a plus but not required.
• Technical education in data and/or computer science is a plus but not required.
• 4 - 15 years of related experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in an unstructured environment and move projects forward.
• Dual skill set in Finance/Accounting and Data Analytics/Computer Science/IT.
• Team player.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree and/or CPA.
• Technical education in data and/or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Be the 'Business Owner' of project-based work focused on the implementation of new systems.
• Implement automation of accounts payable - currently a very manual process.
• Work with Credit department to streamline/automate credit review process.
• Implementation of Power BI across the finance organization. Building reports and dashboards.
• Analyzing reports and presenting insights to senior management.
• Ongoing support of Credit department with financial analysis of high-risk customers.
• Cash flow forecasting and assistance with balance sheet management.
• Work with IT on implementation of AI and Machine Learning where applicable.
• Build presentations using financial data for management, board reports, and investor relations needs.
• Assist with FP&A requests from CFO as needed.
• Manage consultants and projects if hired.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees