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Golden State Foods Director of Finance in Penn Yan, New York
Director of Finance
Location: Penn Yan, NY, United States
Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
ABOUT THE JOB
Director of Finance
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Finance will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for one or more business units within Golden State Foods. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, commercial, and corporate finance teams to drive financial performance, support growth initiatives, and ensure strong financial governance.
The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking, operational finance expertise, and hands ‑ on leadership, with experience in manufacturing, foodservice, CPG, or complex distribution environments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO :
Financial Leadership & Strategy
Serve as a strategic finance partner to senior operations and business leaders
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long ‑ range financial planning processes
Provide insight and recommendations to support growth, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Translate financial data into clear, actionable business insights for executive leadership
Operational & Management Accounting
Oversee monthly close processes, financial reporting, and variance analysis
Drive accuracy and timeliness of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting
Support operational decision ‑ making through cost analysis, productivity metrics, and ROI evaluations
Partner with plant and supply chain leaders on cost control, capital investments, and efficiency programs
Governance, Controls & Compliance
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial policies
Support internal and external audits
Assess financial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Maintain strong controls over inventory, costing, and capital expenditures
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a high ‑ performing finance team
Foster a collaborative, continuous ‑ improvement mindset
Build strong cross ‑ functional relationships across operations, procurement, HR, and IT
Education & Experience
Required
Bachelor’s degree in Finance , Accounting, Economics, or related field
8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership roles
Strong background in manufacturing, foodservice, CPG, or distribution
Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Experience partnering with operations and senior leadership
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Strong communication and influence skills
Preferred
MBA or CPA/CMA
Experience in multi ‑ site or matrixed organizations
ERP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)
Prior experience supporting capital projects or M&A integration
WHAT YOU’LL GET
People First : At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Golden State Foods values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every person can thrive - respected, supported, and empowered. We believe diversity, in every form, strengthens our team and our communities.
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