Job Summary: Schuyler Farms is a mid-to-large-scale, privately owned agricultural organization with an integrated orchard-to-customer supply chain located in Norfolk County, Ontario. Our operations span approximately 3,900 acres of agricultural production, including:· Approximately 1,900 acres of apples, cherries, and pears· Approximately 2,000 acres of corn and soybeans· Approximately 100 full-time employees· A workforce that grows to approximately 400 seasonal employees during peak seasonThe scale and diversity of our operations create a dynamic and operationally complex business environment encompassing agricultural production, storage, distribution, retail, seasonal workforce operations, and supporting corporate functions.We are seeking a Vice President of Finance to join the senior leadership team and help guide the organization through its next phase of growth and development.This role combines financial leadership, enterprise financial governance, and strategic partnership, helping the organization make informed decisions, allocate capital effectively, manage financial risk, and achieve its long-term objectives.This is more than a traditional finance role. The Vice President of Finance is expected to understand how the business operates and how operational performance drives financial results.The successful candidate will bring strong expertise in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A;), cash flow management, financing, banking relationships, capital planning, financial controls, and business performance analysis, while taking an active interest in the day-to-day realities of the operation.The ideal candidate is practical, curious, solutions-oriented, and accountable. They ask thoughtful questions, exercise sound judgment, communicate financial information clearly, and work alongside operational leaders to translate complex information into actionable insights.As Vice President of Finance, you will lead all aspects of the finance function and serve as the executive owner of the organization’s financial strategy, governance, controls, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, FP&A;, cash flow management, financing, and capital planning. You will provide the President, Executive Team, and Board with the financial insight and business analysis required to support strategic and operational decision-making.Success requires a combination of financial expertise, business acumen, executive judgment, and leadership. The Vice President, Finance will build strong relationships across the organization, develop a thorough understanding of the business, and serve as a trusted advisor who connects operational activities to financial outcomes.Our Values and Purpose:This role requires an individual who exemplifies the company values of Humble, Driven, and Solutions-Oriented.Humble – Employees that are team players and are respectful of others and the job at hand. Great team players lack excessive ego or concerns about status. Humble employees are quick to point out contributions of others and slow to seek attention of their own.Driven – Employees who are motivated and focused on self improvement. Driven or hungry employees are always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. They never have to be pushed by a manager to work harder because they are self-motivated and diligent.Solutions Oriented – Employees who focus on solving, and preventing problems from occurring, not just identifying them. This is equal parts of problems with systems and processes and the common sense that an employee has about people. They are aware, act appropriately, ask good questions, and listen to understand.Our Purpose – Building better people who build a better business and community.Our Niche – Excellence through people, systems, and execution.Role and Accountability:Executive & Organizational:· Serve as the executive owner of the organization’s financial strategy, governance, controls, and reporting framework.· Provide the President, Executive Team, and Board with timely financial reporting, analysis, forecasts, risk assessments, and recommendations.· Lead the annual financial planning process and ensure alignment between strategic priorities, departmental operating plans, budgets,



and capital requirements.· Establish financial expectations and accountability across departments and support leaders in understanding the financial impact of operational decisions.· Identify and escalate material financial, liquidity, compliance, and business performance risks.· Ensure appropriate financial policies, internal controls, approval authorities, and reporting standards are established, maintained, and consistently followed.· Provide financial leadership for major investments, capital expenditures, financing arrangements, and strategic business decisions.Financial Leadership:· Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and finance department activities.· Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.· Maintain effective financial controls, compliance, and reporting processes.· Oversee audit preparation, year-end requirements, and external reporting requirements.· Own and continuously improve financial systems, processes, financial data integrity, reporting structures, and decision-support capabilities.· Provide clear, accurate, and actionable financial information to the President, Executive Team, Board, and departmental leaders, as appropriate.Financial Planning & Analysis:· Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with departmental leaders.· Develop and maintain monthly and quarterly forecasts and cash flow forecasts.· Conduct budget-to-actual and variance analysis and ensure material variances are understood, explained, and addressed.· Develop financial models to support business decisions.· Lead capital investment planning, evaluation, and financial requirements planning.· Support long-term financial planning and strategic initiatives.· Improve forecasting accuracy and financial visibility across the organization.Business Performance & Analytics:· Develop and monitor meaningful financial and operational KPIs.· Analyze labour, inventory, crop yields, production performance, storage utilization, pricing, sales, and customer profitability.· Identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting business performance.· Help leadership understand the financial impact of operational decisions.· Improve the organization’s use of data to support decision-making.· Provide analysis that drives profitability, efficiency, cash flow, and sustainable performance improvements.Banking, Treasury & Capital Management:· Manage banking and lender relationships.· Maintain financing facilities and debt arrangements.· Monitor liquidity, working capital, debt levels, covenant requirements, and borrowing capacity.· Prepare financial information and forecasts required by financing partners.· Lead financial analysis supporting capital allocation and financing decisions.Operational Partnership:· Work closely with operational leaders across the business.· Develop a strong understanding of the operational drivers that influence financial results.· Spend time in production, storage, retail, and operating environments to gain firsthand knowledge of the business.· Provide practical analysis and recommendations that support improved performance.· Challenge assumptions when facts and data support a different conclusion.· Partner with department leaders to establish budgets, forecasts, financial requirements, and accountability for financial performance.Retail Oversight:· Provide executive oversight of the Retail Team and ensure retail activities align with organizational financial and operational objectives.· Monitor retail financial performance, margins, inventory, labour, pricing, and other relevant performance measures.· Ensure appropriate financial controls, reporting, and accountability are maintained within retail operations.· Work with retail leadership to identify opportunities to improve profitability, efficiency, customer value,



and overall performance.· Leadership· Lead and develop the accounting and finance team and provide executive oversight to teams within the role’s approved reporting structure.· Establish clear expectations, accountability, performance standards, and succession/development priorities.· Develop future leaders within the department.· Promote teamwork, ownership, and continuous improvement.· Build strong working relationships throughout the organization.· Serve as a trusted member of the senior leadership team and advisor to the President.Authority & Decision-Making:· Own the financial governance framework and recommend financial policies, controls, approval authorities, and reporting standards for executive or Board approval, where required.· Oversee financial reporting, budget governance, cash management, banking relationships, and financial control processes within approved authority levels.· Review and challenge departmental budgets, forecasts, capital requests, and material financial assumptions.· Recommend capital allocation, financing, investment, and risk mitigation actions to the President and Board, as appropriate.· Escalate material financial, compliance, liquidity, control, or performance concerns to the President and Board, as required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Leadership Style:· Direct, honest, and respectful.· Practical and solutions focused.· Accountable and results oriented.· Curious and willing to ask questions.· Comfortable challenging assumptions.· Organized and disciplined.· Able to communicate financial information clearly and effectively.· Equally comfortable working with senior leaders and front-line employees.· Focused on developing people and building strong teams.· Committed to the long-term success of the organization.The People Who Succeed Here:· Do what they say they will do.· Take ownership of their responsibilities.· Build trust through their actions.· Work collaboratively and support others.· Communicate openly and honestly.· Seek to understand before making decisions.· Focus on solutions and continuous improvement.· Make decisions based on facts and sound judgment.· Think long term rather than pursuing short-term wins.What Success Looks Like:· The Vice President of Finance is a trusted member of the leadership team and financial advisor to the President.· The President, Executive Team, and Board have clear and timely visibility into the financial health and performance of the business.· Budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and capital planning capabilities are disciplined, accurate, and aligned with operational priorities.· The connection between operational and financial performance is understood and actively managed across departments.· A strong, accountable finance team is developed and maintained.· Financial discipline, controls, and accountability are embedded across the organization.· Strong relationships are maintained with banking and financing partners.· Financial risks and opportunities are identified and escalated before they become significant issues.· Investment and capital allocation decisions are supported by sound financial analysis.· Profitability, cash flow, financial visibility, and overall business performance continue to improve.· The organization is financially positioned to support sustainable long-term growth.Education and Experience:· CPA designation required.· Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.· MBA considered an asset.· 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant senior financial leadership responsibility.· Strong experience in financial reporting; budgeting and forecasting; FP&A; cash flow and working capital management; banking and lender relationships; financial controls and compliance; and capital planning and investment analysis.· Experience in agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, or another operationally intensive industry is strongly preferred.· Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing teams and partnering with senior operational leaders.This posting is for a new vacancy.In accordance with the Ontario Human rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, The Company is an equal chance employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.
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📌 Vice President of Finance (Ontario)
🏢 Elte Carpets
📍 Ontario