Finance Director

Position Summary
The Finance Director is a key member of the Central Co-op’s leadership team, responsible for directing the organization’s accounting, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance functions. Reporting to the GM/CEO, the Finance Director oversees all financial operations and HR administration. The Finance Director works closely with the GM/CEO and other strategic leadership in developing and implementing goals that uphold sustainable business practices while honoring the values of Central Co-op and the cooperative identity.

About Central Co-op
Central Co-op is a progressive, dynamic workplace devoted to supporting small vendors, local farmers, and transformative community impact. We are a natural foods grocery cooperative with two stores and over 12,000 members. Central Co-op offers competitive wages, 100% employer paid medical insurance, a 4% employer matching 401k, grocery discount and three weeks paid vacation in your first year.

Position Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the Finance department staff to ensure they operate effectively and efficiently, and facilitate day-to-day operations

• Collaborate with Finance department staff to assess current accounting operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions as necessary

• Work with GM/CEO and company leadership in supporting a culture of data-driven decision making

• Analyze financial data and provide insight on trends, risks, and opportunities to the GM/CEO and leadership team

• Maintain accounting and administrative policies and procedures for financial accounting, reporting and cash accountability

• Oversee and/or prepare all recurring tax, insurance and compliance reporting

• Monitor company cash flow; perform treasury functions and managing banking relationships

• Coordinate and prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reporting for both operational and Board level audiences

• Coordinate the annual CPA review and tax return preparation

• Prepare the annual budget and five-year projection

• Manage the HR/Payroll system (Paycom)

• May be asked to function as Board Liaison: supporting Board activities and meetings, document management for the Board’s digital workspace, attending and preparing meeting minutes.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance; CPA preferred

• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience including controller role, preferably with experience in retail grocery, natural foods and/or cooperative models

• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Sage

• Strong analytical, Excel and financial modeling skills.

• High attention to detail and integrity in financial stewardship

• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands on execution

• Familiarity with labor relations and union contracts

• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills