Director of Finance, Consumer Products

Why you will love working at Maola® : Built on over a century of dedication, Maola is always looking ahead—investing in our people, strengthening our communities, and securing fresh, local dairy for the future. Join a farmer-owned cooperative rooted in integrity, sustainability, and a passion for providing fresh, high-quality Maola dairy products. We prioritize your well-being with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, Life Insurance, paid time off, and more—available within your first month. Our employees are an integral part of who we are — what you do and what you think matters. Starting Annual Salary Range: $175,000 - $200,000 SUMMARY The Director of Finance, Consumer Products (CP) directly manages the accounting and finance functions to support CP Sales and Marketing. This role will provide the Executive Vice President of Growth & Brand and her team with accurate, timely and meaningful information to guide continuous improvement. This individual in this role must demonstrate the company's core values and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position serves as the primary financial business partner to the Executive VP of Growth & Brand. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Lead monthly pricing activities by understanding the change in costs from month to month (movers, ingredients, cola, etc.) and the impact of Federal Order, Virginia Commission and The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board premiums and costs. Coordinate pricing activities with the internal team, including input into internal and external systems and provide pricing emails to customers. Work with sales to establish budgets by sku, month and plant. Develop meaningful bridges of budgeted results to actual results. Prepare board slides and presentations as needed. Provide analysis on new business opportunities, customer bids, school bids and potential co-packing agreements. Other duties as assigned. BASIC REQUIREMENTS At least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. Higher level degree preferred. At least 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing and dynamic manufacturing and/or corporate environment. At least 1 year of experience in month-end closing process. At least 1 year of experience with process manufacturing. At least 1 year of experience with standard costing methodology required. At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications and ERP Accounting software, SAP preferred. COMPETENCIES Communication Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally. Accountability Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise. Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur. Customer Focused Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs. Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service. Initiative Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats. Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action. Problem-Solving Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance. Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions. Collaboration Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met. Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision for computer work and ability to adjust focus. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee may be required to travel by car to company sites and off-site meetings. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual would encounter normal office environmental conditions. The noise level for the work environment would be considered in the moderate range (example: computers, printers, light traffic). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Maola Local Dairies™ is a farmer-owned cooperative sustainably producing a full suite of nutritious dairy products. Maola processes milk, cream, butter, and dry milk powders through our network of six dairy processing plants. With a keen eye on quality, freshness, and love for the environment, Maola delivers dairy products that are both nutritious and sustainable to our local communities. For more information about Maola, please visit www.maolamilk.com .