Vice President of Finance

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 season The 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 o…

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