Chief Financial Officer

WHO WE ARE:

Cairnspring Mills is building a regenerative grain supply chain by creating regional, human-scale flour mills rooted in local farming communities. Our purpose is to lift farmers out of commodity structures, restore soil health, strengthen regional food systems, and deliver identity-preserved grains and flours that nourish people and communities. We operate with a strong values-based culture grounded in respect, accountability, and collaboration.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

The CFO will serve as a core executive partner to the CEO during a pivotal growth phase and beyond, including the launch of the Blue Mountain mill and increasing operational and channel complexity. Reporting directly to the CEO, the CFO will lead all financial functions and play a central role in financial strategy, capital planning, pricing, margin management, and scaling the business across foodservice, retail, and DTC. This leader is expected to bring strong financial and operational judgment, experience in food or agriculture-adjacent businesses, and the potential to grow into broader enterprise leadership over time.

KEY RESPONSABILITIES:

• Serve as the organization’s senior financial leader, providing strategic guidance to support long‑term growth, profitability, and enterprise value creation.
• Lead all finance functions, including FP&A, accounting, audit, tax, treasury, controls, and multi‑entity reporting.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance management, ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent reporting to the CEO and Board.
• Develop and execute financial strategies, policies, and internal controls that support scale, operational discipline, and risk management.
• Lead capital strategy, including debt, equity, structured finance, and capital raising to support growth initiatives and new markets.
• Oversee complex financial operations, including cross‑border transactions, currency exposure, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk management.
• Partner closely with commercial and operational leaders on pricing, margin optimization, contract structuring, cost management, yields, inventory, and S&OP.
• Support omnichannel growth across foodservice, retail, and direct‑to‑consumer (DTC) channels.
• Bring a working knowledge of NetSuite ERP, with the ability to oversee system effectiveness, reporting integrity, and alignment with business needs.
• Evaluate and support mergers, acquisitions, investments, and strategic initiatives.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high‑performing finance team capable of supporting an increasingly complex organization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and Board on financial, strategic, and economic matters.
• Maintain a regular on‑site presence at company mills in Skagit County , WA, and Pendleton, OR, with time split as needed to support operations and leadership.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 10 years of senior financial leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a CFO or equivalent executive financial role.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred.
• Senior finance leadership experience within food production, agriculture, milling, manufacturing, or closely related operational environments, preferably supporting omnichannel businesses (foodservice, retail, DTC).
• Deep expertise in financial management, accounting principles, corporate finance, cost accounting, margin management, and operational finance.
• Demonstrated experience leading capital strategy, including lender and investor relationships, debt and equity financings.
• Proven ability to lead in high‑growth, capital‑intensive, and operationally complex environments.
• Commercially oriented, with the ability to partner on pricing, margin optimization, and go‑to‑market decision‑making.
• Must be based in Washington State or Oregon, with a willingness to maintain a primary on‑site presence at either mill location and travel between facilities as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven success developing and executing financial strategies that drive profitable growth in agriculture, food processing, or scale manufacturing.
• Experience managing multi‑entity, cross‑border financial operations, including regulatory compliance and currency exposure.
• Advanced expertise in financial planning, forecasting, enterprise risk management, and performance analytics.
• Experience supporting M&A, strategic investments, and complex capital structures.
• Track record of supporting business scaling, transformation, or platform expansion initiatives.
• Familiarity with EB‑5 or alternative financing programs (helpful but not required). Working style that is dedicated to on‑site leadership and operational integration, with flexibility aligned to business needs.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

High‑integrity, collaborative executive leader with a strong commitment to confidentiality, accountability, and team development.

Clear, persuasive communicator with the ability to influence at the executive, board, and cross‑functional levels.

WHY JOIN CAIRNSPRING MILLS:

Cairnspring Mills offers a rare opportunity to join a mission‑driven food company at a pivotal inflection point, as we scale a regenerative grain system and launch a new mill. The CFO will play a central role in leading the organization through its next phase of growth, increased complexity, and long‑term value creation. This is a true executive co‑leadership role, partnering closely with the CEO and Board to shape strategy, capital structure, and enterprise performance—not simply oversee finance. For the right leader, the position offers meaningful influence and the potential to grow into broader leadership over time, including succession into the President or CEO role.

• Base salary of $180,000 - $230,000
• Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life)
• Retirement plan
• Equity participation/stock options

Cairnspring Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status