Interim Chief Financial Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) COMPANY: Prime Time International (Sun and Sands Enterprises, LLC dba Prime Time International, and affiliated entities) DEPARTMENT: Finance and Accounting REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer; regular reporting to the Board of Directors DIRECT REPORTS: Controller, Accounting, Payroll accounting, and AP/AR teams LOCATION: 100% on-site at our La Quinta, CA headquarters TRAVEL: Yes, travel to Bakersfield, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Somis operations EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, interim EXPECTED DURATION: 2-5 months FLSA: Exempt SALARY: Depending on Experience WORK SCHEDULE: Standard business hours (M-F), with flexibility required outside core hours to support regional travel, board commitments, and operational milestones. About the Role: Prime Time International seeks a seasoned, adaptable Interim Chief Financial Officer to provide immediate strategic and financial leadership during a period of transition. In this role, you will help stabilize our financial functions, manage day-to-day finances, and mitigate organizational risk. You will serve as a vital strategic partner to the CEO, the Executive Team, and the Board of Directors. Your core mission is to ensure financial continuity while building the infrastructure, processes, and team readiness needed for a successful handoff to a permanent CFO. Key Responsibilities: Immediate Stabilization (First 30–90 Days) Assess the current state of finance and accounting operations, controls, staffing, and systems; deliver a findings and priorities report to the CEO and Board. Stabilize month-end close, cash management, and financial reporting cycles. Identify and address urgent financial, compliance, and operational risks. Establish clear 13-week cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring. Strategic Leadership Serve as a strategic financial partner to the CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors. Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and recommendations to the Board and its committees. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning across all growing regions and business entities. Provide financial analysis to support pricing, grower agreements, capital investments, and other key decisions. Day-to-Day Financial Management Oversee accounting, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, treasury, and general ledger functions. Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and loan covenant compliance. Oversee consolidated reporting across affiliated entities, including intercompany accounting and allocations. Monitor seasonal working capital needs tied to harvest and shipping cycles. Risk, Controls & Compliance Strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and approval authorities. Ensure compliance with federal and California tax, wage-and-hour payroll, and reporting requirements. Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and insurance renewals. Partner with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) and HR on financial risk related to labor costs, including FLC and H-2A programs. Infrastructure & Transition to Permanent CFO Document finance policies, procedures, and a monthly close calendar. Evaluate and recommend improvements to finance systems, reporting tools, and team structure. Develop and mentor finance staff to build bench strength and continuity. Support the search for a permanent CFO and lead a structured knowledge transfer and handoff. with growers, managers, and auditors Uphold standards while offering support, not policing Be organized, bilingual, and resilient Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller in a multi-entity organization. Proven record of stabilizing finance functions during transition, turnaround, or rapid change. Experience presenting to and working with a Board of Directors. Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Working knowledge of California payroll, tax, and wage-and-hour requirements. Ability to start immediately and deliver results quickly with minimal ramp-up. Preferred CPA, CMA, or MBA. Experience in agriculture, fresh produce, food manufacturing, or distribution. Familiarity with seasonal labor cost models, including farm labor contractor (FLC) and H-2A programs. Experience with cooperative or grower-shipper financial structures. Experience with ERP and finance system implementations; Workday experience a plus. Bilingual in English and Spanish, and experience working with international operations (Mexico, Peru). Core Competencies Strategic thinking with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion with confidential information Clear communication with executives, boards, lenders, and staff Calm, decisive leadership under pressure Working Conditions & Physical Requirements Primarily office-based at the La Quinta corporate office, with regular travel to Bakersfield and Oxnard, Camarillo, and Somis facilities; occasional travel to growing operations, including Mexico and Peru. Some work in packing house, cooler, and field environments with exposure to heat, cold, dust, and noise. Extended computer use and the ability to sit for long periods. Availability for evening Board meetings and peak-season and month-end deadlines. Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight as needed. The employee is occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet, and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high or precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold or heat. The employee understands the duties and essential functions of the position and can perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodation. At-Will Employment: This is an interim, at-will position. The anticipated duration is not a guarantee of employment for any fixed term. Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and level of work. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, and responsibilities may change as business needs require. Acknowledgement I have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of this position and accept them. The primary function of this position is clear to me, and I understand its importance to the overall success of the company. I have read the essential position functions and can perform them. We will provide reasonable accommodation to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Prime Time International is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr Prime Time International