Financial Manager

Description

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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…