Finance Manager

River Partners • Sacramento, CA

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Heritage Growers (HG) 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 role reports to River Partners’ Director of Finance, with co-supervision from the Heritage Growers General Manager, and works closely with River Partners’ CFO, HG staff, and River Partners’ Finance and Administration team. The position shares responsibility for HG’s financial results with its General Manager and supervises one Project Analyst.

The Finance Manager is responsible for timely, accurate financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, grant and compliance support, invoicing and retail sales operations, collections, inventory tracking, and stewardship of financial and other organizational resources. The role supports strategic decisions and business growth by establishing and executing day-to-day financial processes and transactions. It also helps HG coordinate farm and program accounting, product costing, contracts, equipment and supply financing, and document preparation for audits. The role 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.
• 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 and implementing systems and processes.
• Ability to thrive in an evolving organization and develop and adopt new processes, workflows, and procedures.
• Understanding of federal or state grant processes, invoicing, and related financial and compliance regulations, such as GASB.
• Ability to identify and handle confidential information responsibly.
• Effective cooperation and communication with colleagues, supervisors, and managers across the organization.
• High standards, a positive attitude, and commitment and enthusiasm for River Partners’ purpose and Heritage Growers’ mission.

Nice To Haves

• CPA qualification.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, Microsoft SharePoint, and Power BI.
• Previous experience at a product-based business.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and other accounting functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and budget-to-actual comparisons.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB 958), and comply with ASC 606 and 842 regulations.
• Manage financial reporting for restricted and unrestricted funds, grants, internal and external product sales, and capital equipment.
• Integrate financial data from VantagePoint and Strinos and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and financial systems.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with HG staff, monitor performance against budget, provide variance analyses, and 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, including invoicing and retail sales operations and collections.
• Maintain cost accounting for seed and plant sales and operations; track inventory inputs, work in progress, finished goods, equipment depreciation, and farm-related capital improvements.
• Implement and administer the Strinos inventory system.
• Coordinate with the HG 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 processes and procedures for daily, monthly, and annual accounting operations.
• Work with the President, CFO, Director of Finance, HG General Manager, Heritage Growers Board Committee, and external auditors.
• Provide financial reporting, including KPI data, to River Partners’ leadership regularly.
• Recommend and implement process improvements and financial software enhancements.
• Assist farming staff with product costing and contracting and financing for supplies, equipment, purchases, and maintenance charges.
• Develop a complete 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, and perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Ample holidays and paid time off.
• Alternative work week schedule.
• Flexible location and hours.
• Health insurance.
• Up to 4% 401(k) match on the employee’s contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager