About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst to support financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role serves as a critical financial partner between our operations teams and the private equity investment firms that own the agricultural land assets we manage. The FP&A Analysist will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial data, providing variance analysis with commentary, building and reporting key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards to enhance strategic decision-making, portfolio performance reporting, sustainability ROI analysis, and long-range financial planning across multiple managed properties. The ideal candidate will be intellectually curious and ability to quickly adapt to a fast-paced working environment. This role is a critical business partner working closely with Regional Managers, VPs, warehouse teams, and funds to ensure financial transparency and accuracy in a timely manner.
Requirements
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in developing annual budgets and forecasts for farming operations.
Conduct budget vs. actual analysis, identifying key financial drivers, trends, and cost variances.
Provide financial modeling and scenario analysis, including crop yield projections, warehouse returns and packout analysis.
Reporting & Analysis
Develop tailored financial and operational reports to provide actionable insights to funds, VPs, and farm management teams.
Build and maintain dashboards tracking key operational and financial KPIs, such as farm profitability and cost per acre.
Prepare and distribute quarterly fund reports and monthly farm operational performance updates.
Operational & Financial Management
Assist in closing month-end financials, preparing journal entries as needed.
Manage and reconcile monthly invoices, providing necessary backups.
Maintain and update master allocation sheets to track cost allocations.
Assist with maintaining accurate data records in financial systems and operational applications.
Oversee inventory management, including reconciliation and reporting.
Track and report monthly fruit packouts, working closely with warehouses.
Communication & Decision Support
Collaborate with area managers and VPs on a weekly basis to discuss financial insights and key performance indicators (KPIs).
Provide data-driven insights to optimize farm operations, labor efficiency, and capital expenditures.
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across all financial reporting and analysis tools.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field, or the equivalent years of experience.
Advanced proficiency in Excel (Power Query is a plus), financial modeling, and data visualization tools (Power BI, SQL is a plus).
Experience with month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
Knowledge of inventory management and cost allocation preferred.
Excellent communication skills and teamwork skills.
Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
Preferred Experience
Experience in agriculture or farm management industries.
Experience supporting private equity portfolio companies or fund reporting.
Familiarity with ERP systems and financial software (Sage Intacct is a plus).
Understanding of warehouse operations and fresh produce inventory tracking.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged sitting at a workstation for extended periods (6–8 hours/day) with regular use of a computer, keyboard, and multiple monitors.
Occasional standing, walking, and traversing uneven terrain during quarterly or more frequent site visits to managed orchard and farm properties, with walking distances up to 2– 3 miles per visit.
Occasional lifting and carrying of materials up to 25 lbs (e.g., laptop bag, binders, field equipment).
Ability to drive to and between property locations; a valid driver’s license is required
Occasional exposure to outdoor environments, including sun, dust, varying temperatures, and agricultural surroundings.
Travel up to 20% of the time, including overnight stays, for multi-property site tours and private equity partner meetings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Work Environment
This is a full-time position with an on-site work schedule at our corporate office in Quincy, WA, with occasional site visits to orchard properties or warehouses. Expected hours of work are M-F, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
The role operates within a fast-paced, mission-driven organization at the intersection of agriculture, sustainability, and institutional investment.
Collaborative, cross-functional work is central to the role; the FP&A Analyst will regularly interface with Regional Managers, VPs, warehouse teams, and funds.
Seasonal intensity varies; Q3 & Q4 tend to be the most demanding periods due to budgeting cycles, annual investor reporting, and harvest-season close processes.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation range will be $25 - $40 per hour. Pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
401K plan with 4% employer match effective immediately
Employees accrue 80 hours of PTO annually, increasing to 120 hours per year after 3 years of employment.
9 company-paid holidays each year