Director of Accounting

Ag accounting is a niche, and if you've built your career in it, you already know that. This role is for the person who understands what a crop in the ground is worth, why yields move margins, and how to explain both to a room full of operators. We're partnering with a well-established, growing agricultural company to find their next Director of Accounting Operations. It's a true leadership seat with real scope across farming, harvesting, foods, and grower accounting. You'll inherit strong managers who know their areas, so your job is to lead, sharpen, and grow the function. What you'll own Close across multiple business units, from farming and harvesting through to processing and foods Cost accounting, standard costing, BOMs, and inventory accounting, including crop and crops-in-ground accounting Variance and margin analysis that operations leaders actually use to make decisions Budgeting, forecasting, and audit coordination A team of about 8, with a Farming Controller and a Grower Accounting Manager reporting to you What you bring An agriculture background with experience in at least two of these three areas: cost or manufacturing accounting, farm accounting, or grower accounting People leadership experience. You might be a manager ready to step up, or a director looking for broader scope Strong ERP and Excel skills. Experience with Essbase, Tableau, or Power BI is a plus Curiosity about AI tools. The team is already using them Why this one stands out A director title with a team of capable people already in place A collaborative culture where asking questions is encouraged Real work-life balance, and many working parents on the team A company that invests in its people through events, recognition, and open communication This role is fully on-site in Castroville, CA 5 days a week. Local candidates are preferred. #J-18808-Ljbffr