Grower Finance Analyst Job at Ocean Spray
Ocean Spray is hiring for Grower Finance Analyst! We're an iconic brand and a farmer-owned cooperative. Being part of Ocean Spray means making an impact in support of our family-farmers, while also building experience you cannot get anywhere else. If you're looking for a meaningful opportunity, this role may be for you!
Unique opportunity to learn and master a crucial function at Ocean Spray. Working directly with our grower-owners and multiple teams across the cooperative, the Grower Finance Analyst will gain exposure to processes beginning with the delivery of fruit to the distribution of profits back to our members. In short, you will be paying the producers of cranberries for their fruit. Don’t know what that means? Don’t worry, we will train you!
Position location: We're all about flexibility! This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Grower Finance Analyst executes, contributes and/or supports Grower Finance processes including but not limited to payment processing and posting, equity issuance and redemption, tax reporting, contract administration and Cooperative governance.
This role interacts with the Ag Supply team, our receiving network, the entire Finance team, and Legal. Occasional opportunities to present to the Board of Directors or its’ committees. The right individual has the opportunity to grow into a leadership role.
- Supports or executes payment related activities to Ocean Spray’s Grower-Owners
- Supports or executes equity transactions for Ocean Spray’s Grower-Owners
- Team participation in the preparation, issuance, and transaction reconciliations regarding tax activities, governance activities, payments and equity transactions
- Maintain and update transactions related to the financial aspects of a contract.
- Responsible for timely and accurate research and response to grower-owner inquiries and requests for financial and equity information
- Assists with maintenance of proprietary software application; identifies necessary updates and performs user acceptance testing.
- Engage with Grower community to respond to inquiries, resolve issues and provide education around cooperative model.
- Assist with accounting activities within the Grower Finance team, including reconciling cash accounts.
- Learn and participate in governance and compliance functions.
Decision-Making Authority/Accountability Level: Plans own work priorities and assists senior team members with complex tasks. Works independently with minimal supervision.
Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
- Excellent technical skills with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of, or experience with the scrum process of development a plus;
- Individual should possess strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills; must have the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.
- Must be results oriented with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and translate legal documents into transactional details.
- Ability to work in a multi-tasking and time sensitive environment with the ability to prioritize own work within the overall department needs.
- Dependable, adaptable and a willingness to learn.
- Display high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong customer service skills
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in finance or business.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive Base Salary
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on day one
- Performance Bonus
- 401K with up to 10% in matching contributions
- Bright Horizons Family Solutions – Back up care, tutoring, etc.
- Transgender benefits
- Fertility benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Paid holidays and vacation days.
- Up to $300 Fitness Reimbursement
- Up to $300 Massage Reimbursement
- Health Resources including Free Lyra membership, 1:1 Health Coaching and more.
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike-we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
- Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
- Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
- Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
- Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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