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.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
