Director of Finance

Mastronardi Produce pioneered the commercial greenhouse industry in North America, and we're now the leading greenhouse vegetable company on the continent. Our award-winning, flavorful produce is packed under the SUNSET® brand and is available at leading grocery retailers across North America. Family owned for over 65 years, we pride ourselves on having the most flavorful products and the best people in the industry. We are constantly pushing boundaries to be a leader in fresh produce innovation. We seek individuals that demonstrate our PRIDE values (Passion, Respect, Innovation, Drive, Excellence) to help us fulfill our mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences.

Mastronardi BerryWorld America, North America's leading grower and distributor of greenhouse produce, has created a partnership that will "WOW™" the North American berry market.

Our head office based in Kingsville, ON is currently seeking a Director of Finance to join our Berryworld team! This role is responsible for Short-Term Forecasting and Budgeting, Long-term planning, Monthly business reviews and Grower Pay Management.

Values:

To perform the job successfully, the incumbent's behavior must be consistent with the PRIDE values expected of all Mastronardi Produce employees: be Passionate; have Respect; be Innovative; be Driven and strive for Excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

Short-Term Forecasting and Budgeting:

• Develop and maintain short-term forecasts including comprehensive understanding of key inputs including: Acreage/Hectares plan, crop yields, grower relationships and sources, grower pricing, customer pricing.
• Monitor and analyze actual performance against budgeted targets, identifying and explaining variances.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Procurement, Business Development, Category Management, and Supply Chain. Partner with business leaders to ensure accurate forecasting inputs.

Long-Term Planning:

• Lead long-term financial planning, considering market trends and growth opportunities.
• Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing.
• Partner with business leaders to develop plans
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Varietals plan over the long-range plan timeline.

Monthly Business Reviews:

• Prepare and present month-end financial reports and analysis.
• Highlight key performance indicators and financial trends.
• Partner with business leaders to develop action plans based on the monthly results.

Grower Pay Management:

• Oversee analyses to support grower pay decision-making.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery and reporting of grower pay.
• Monitor spending and performance levels versus budget.

General Responsibilities:

• Responsibilities including managing a team of 5 finance direct reports

• Ensure compliance with accounting principles.
• Collaborate to maintain internal controls and develop financial reporting processes.

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CFA preferred).
• Minimum of 8-10+ years in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and margin analysis.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in financial modeling and data analysis.
• On-site presence required in Kingsville, Ontario
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Experience in the agriculture or produce industry preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel between Canada and the US periodically.
• Normal office environment with use of company computer.

Please note: Mastronardi Produce has accommodation processes and policies in place and provides accommodation for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or documented medical need, please contact the Human Resource office so that arrangements can be made for the appropriate accommodation to be put into place.