Grower Accountant / Financial Analyst

Why SpecCrop is the Place for Your Career to Root

At SpecCrop, we don’t just farm; we innovate. Since 1989, we have been a cornerstone of the San Joaquin Valley, blending third-generation farming wisdom with a modern, forward-thinking approach to specialty crops.

When you join SpecCrop, you aren’t just another employee in a corporate machine—you are part of a family-owned legacy led by Kevin and Diane Herman. We offer a unique professional environment where your financial expertise directly impacts the health of our orchards and the success of our growers. If you are looking for a role where "boots-on-the-ground" reality meets high-level financial strategy, you’ll find it here.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Grower Accountant / Financial Analyst to join our team in Madera, CA and be responsible for the financial management, reporting, and analysis of nut tree agricultural operations. This isn't a "sit behind a desk and crunch numbers" role; it is a dynamic position that bridges the gap between field operations and long-term profitability. You will be the architect of our grower settlements and the lead analyst for orchard economics.

Salary Range: $75,000 – $100,000 annually (commensurate with experience and agricultural background).

Responsibilities

Grower & Agricultural Accounting

• Be the Source of Truth: Maintain meticulous records by ranch, block, and variety.


• Manage Settlements: Prepare and review grower settlements, managing everything from production costs and assessments to advances and final payouts.


• Cost Allocation: Track and distribute direct and indirect farming costs, including labor, water, and equipment.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Orchard Economics: Track development and immature tree costs according to GAAP.


• Harvest Oversight: Reconcile production volumes and oversee agricultural inventory and yield reporting.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Strategic Insights: Deliver monthly financial statements and variance analysis that tell the story behind the numbers.


• Profitability Modeling: Develop budgets and seasonal cash flow models to analyze trends in labor, yield, and input costs.

Systems & Compliance

• ERP Power User: Act as the key finance lead for our agricultural ERP system, driving data integrity and process automation.


• Internal Controls: Ensure GAAP compliance and support audits, tax prep, and lender reporting.

What You Bring to the Table

The Essentials:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Ag-Business, or a related field.


• Experience: 4+ years of professional accounting or cost accounting experience.


• Tech Savvy: Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, cost models) and comfort with ERP systems.


• Communication: The ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders and field managers.

Preferred:

• Direct experience in Agricultural Accounting (specifically with almonds, pistachios, or walnuts).


• Deep knowledge of crop-year accounting and orchard cost structures.


• A track record of improving or automating financial reporting processes.