Financial Manager

Valley Natural Foods•Burnsville, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead with purpose. Support a stronger, healthier community. Valley Natural Foods (VNF) is a community-owned grocery cooperative dedicated to good food, sustainable practices, and a people-first workplace. As we continue to grow and strengthen our financial operations, we’re seeking a collaborative, detail-oriented Finance Manager to guide our financial health and support strategic decision-making across the organization. Why You’ll Love Working Here Mission you can feel good about: Your work directly supports local farmers, sustainable food systems, and a thriving community co-op. Collaborative culture: Join a supportive team grounded in cooperative values, transparency, and respect. Opportunity to make an impact: Help shape financial strategy and operational excellence during an exciting period of organizational growth. Work-life balance: Predictable full-time schedule with great benefits, a generous discount, and a people-centered culture. What You’ll Do As the Finance Manager, you will be the operational and analytical backbone of VNF’s financial systems. You’ll: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring accurate and timely reporting. Prepare financial statements, analyses, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors. Provide department leaders with clear, actionable financial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making. Monitor margins, labor trends, cash flow, and key performance indicators across store operations and the Bakehouse. Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance with GAAP and cooperative policies. Partner with HR and Operations on payroll reconciliation, benefits billing, audits, inventory valuation, and capital budgeting. Support year-end audit activities and tax filings, working closely with external CPA firms. Supervise and develop Finance & Accounting staff; foster a learning-focused, supportive team environment. Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and data integrity. What We’re Looking For Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred (but not required). 3–5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, ideally in retail, grocery, food production, or a mission-driven organization. Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting. Proficiency with accounting software and Excel; experience with Paylocity, Catapult, or other ERP/POS systems is a plus. Skilled at translating financial data into clear, actionable guidance for non-financial audiences. Excellent organization, accuracy, and analytical skills with the ability to balance strategic thinking and day-to-day execution. Demonstrated professionalism, confidentiality, and composure under pressure. Commitment to cooperative values, equity, inclusion, and a positive workplace culture. Physical & Schedule Requirements Regular, predictable attendance. Ability to work on-site at Valley Natural Foods. Ability to sit, stand, and move between departments; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance Employer HSA contribution 401(k) with employer match Paid holidays and generous PTO 20% employee discount Access to Nice Healthcare A welcoming, inclusive environment where your contributions truly matter

Requirements

B.S. or B.A. in Accounting, Finance, Business or 5+ years accounting or financial leadership experience
Demonstrated business acumen including: strategy, finance and operations.
English proficiency. Strong organizational and communication skills (spoken, listening, & written).
Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate projects and work varied hours and days.
Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. High ethical standards with personal integrity.
Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
Excellent time management, organizational and communication (verbal, listening, & written) skills with ability and willingness to explain, train and interpret financial reports to individuals with varying levels of financial knowledge
Proficiency in MS Office and accounting software
Regular, predictable attendance
Ability to work on-site at Valley Natural Foods.
Ability to sit, stand, and move between departments; occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with retail management, grocery management and/or POS systems
M.A. or M.B.A. in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field with 8+ years progressive leadership exp.
CPA certification
Familiarity with and/or previous experience with MAS 90, Sage HRMS Payroll and other accounting programs

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
Prepare financial statements, analyses, dashboards, and presentations for leadership and the Board of Directors.
Provide department leaders with clear, actionable financial insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making.
Monitor margins, labor trends, cash flow, and key performance indicators across store operations and the Bakehouse.
Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance with GAAP and cooperative policies.
Partner with HR and Operations on payroll reconciliation, benefits billing, audits, inventory valuation, and capital budgeting.
Support year-end audit activities and tax filings, working closely with external CPA firms.
Supervise and develop Finance & Accounting staff; foster a learning-focused, supportive team environment.
Continuously improve financial systems, processes, and data integrity.