Sr. Director Financial Operations & Transformation

RICELAND FOODS INC•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Riceland Foods is looking for a Sr. Director of Financial Operations & Transformation. The Sr. Director of Financial Operations & Transformation serves as a strategic partner to the CFO and a cross‑functional leader supporting Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Inventory Management, IT, and other departments. This role is responsible for strengthening financial operations with a primary focus on inventory management, process optimization, continuous improvement, and documentation of accounting and closing process workflows. The Director leads the development of standardized operating procedures, and productivity initiatives that enhance process advancement, integrity, operational efficiency, and accuracy. A key responsibility is building and documenting end‑to-end workflows across multiple departments to accelerate the financial close process and prepare the organization for a future ERP implementation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or economics preferred.
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.
Demonstrated success in process transformation, continuous improvement, and change management.

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.