Finance Manager

River Partners•Sacramento, CA

11h•$88,000 - $117,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Heritage Growers Finance Manager leads the financial and accounting functions of Heritage Growers, a native seed and plant supply venture and distinct program of River Partners. The position reports to the River Partners Director of Finance, with co-supervision from the Heritage Growers General Manager, and works closely with River Partners’ CFO, Heritage Growers staff, River Partners’ Finance and Administration team, and the Heritage Growers Board Committee. The role supports financial reporting, invoicing and retail sales operations, collections, inventory tracking, and effective stewardship of financial and operational resources. It partners with the General Manager on financial results and supports growth through budgets, grant reviews, farm-cost monitoring, invoicing, and strategic decision-making. The position supervises one Project Analyst. Heritage Growers operates a native seed farm, a seed-cleaning mill, a demonstration garden, and a wildland seed collection program. Its work is supported by public grants and contracts, retail and internal seed and nursery sales, and charitable lending. River Partners currently provides financial and administrative functions for Heritage Growers, with a goal of separating the organizations’ accounting and financial operations in the future. The role oversees accounting functions and reporting; leads budgeting and forecasting; tracks grants and compliance; manages farm and program accounting, including inventory and cost accounting; and collaborates with organizational leadership, staff, the Board Committee, and external auditors. It also supports farming staff with product costing, contracting, and financing for supplies and equipment, learns the operational steps involved in producing native seed, and helps organize records for audits. The position is based in Sacramento, with a remote location potentially considered based on the proposed home office and applicant. A typical schedule is 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
Nonprofit experience.
Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar, and Excel.
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
Strong Microsoft Excel and Office application skills.
Understanding of federal or state granting processes, invoicing, and related financial and compliance regulations, such as GASB.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively with a team- and action-oriented approach.
Strong systems orientation and a track record of improving ERP systems or implementing systems and processes.
Ability to work in an evolving organization and develop and adopt processes, workflows, and procedures.
Ability to identify and handle confidential information appropriately.
Ability to communicate and cooperate with colleagues, supervisors, and managers across the organization.
Demonstrated motivation, independent thinking, high standards, positive attitude, and commitment to River Partners’ purpose and Heritage Growers’ mission.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation preferred.
Experience with Deltek VantagePoint, MS SharePoint, and Power BI.
Previous experience at a product-based business.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, and bank reconciliations.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget-to-actual comparisons.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, including FASB 958, and comply with ASC 606 and 842 regulations.
Manage financial reporting for restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, product sales, and capital equipment.
Integrate financial data from VantagePoint and Strinos and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and financial-system integrity.
Lead the annual budgeting process with Heritage Growers staff, monitor actual performance against budget, and provide variance analyses.
Support cash-flow forecasting and short-term liquidity management.
Track restricted grants and program-specific funding, ensure expenditures align with donor intent, and support grant proposal budgets and required financial reporting.
Oversee compliance with IRS, USDA, and other applicable regulations affecting nonprofit and agricultural operations.
Oversee invoice preparation and cost-of-goods-sold calculations.
Maintain cost accounting for seed and plant sales and operations; track inventory inputs, work in process, finished goods, equipment depreciation, and farm-related capital improvements.
Implement and administer the Strinos inventory system.
Coordinate with the Heritage Growers General Manager and Farm Manager on earned revenue streams and community market operations.
Review contracts, grants, and sales orders for compliance, obligations, and credit terms.
Supervise accounting operations and develop procedures for daily, monthly, and annual accounting activities.
Work with the President, CFO, Director of Finance, Heritage Growers General Manager, Heritage Growers Board Committee, and external auditors.
Provide financial reporting, including KPI data, to River Partners leadership on a regular basis.
Recommend and implement process improvements and financial software enhancements.
Assist farming staff with product costing, contracting, and financing for supplies, equipment, purchases, and maintenance charges.
Develop an understanding of the processes for planting, growing, harvesting, cleaning, mixing, and bagging native seed.
Support the team in storing and organizing documents and records for audit reviews.
Perform other administrative tasks as needed.