Director of Finance - Eggs Unlimited

Irvine, CA 92614

About the Job

Eggs Unlimited is one of the world’s largest suppliers of eggs, servicing the biggest retail and food manufacturing companies around the globe. Every day, we find homes for millions of eggs by tapping into our vast supply chain and customer networks. Bringing sellers and buyers together in fair market negotiations, we open up a world of possibilities for expanding their knowledge, reach, and access. With dedicated service teams and a mission to uphold transparency and trustworthiness, we create quick and creative solutions to help manage the ever-evolving demands of the global egg industry.

Job Summary:

Eggs Unlimited is a family-owned company headquartered in Irvine, California. We are one of the largest egg companies in the USA, operated by a team of driven, customer-oriented, experienced individuals. We utilize our extensive experience spanning all aspects of the egg industry from farming to purchasing to freight and logistics. We are expanding at an exponential rate and are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to take ownership of financial planning and analysis at Eggs Unlimited, as well as be the leader of Eggs Unlimited’s M&A activities, from sourcing through deal execution to ongoing integration efforts. It is also preferable that the candidate has experience of working within a smaller or start up environment that required a “hands on mindset” with the ability to scale the accounting department whilst keeping up with the demands of a rapidly expanding company.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development of the Company’s long-range plan, forecast and resource allocation processes and ensures the company strategies translate into value creation.
Partner with stakeholders to identify key financial metrics and develop data visualizations that effectively communicate insights, trends, and impacts from strategic decisions.
Provide cost analysis and recommendations to help the business optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of processes and expenditures.
Assist in the preparation and review of RFPs, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure financial data and projections are accurately reflected in proposals.
Act as the primary liaison with banks, lenders, and other financial institutions. Oversee loan covenants, compliance, and negotiations related to credit facilities and financing agreements.
Partner with stakeholders to optimize pricing strategies.
Lead efforts to design and implement automation solutions for financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis, streamlining workflows, improving data accuracy, and increasing reporting efficiency.
Oversee all aspects of the M&A lifecycle, including target identification, financial modeling, due diligence, negotiation, and integration planning and execution.
Conduct market research and financial analysis to identify acquisition opportunities that align with the company’s strategic goals and growth objectives.
Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of acquisition targets. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including legal counsel and consultants, to structure, negotiate, and close deals.
Prepare and present deal rationales, financial analyses, and updates to senior management.
Evaluate financial due diligence findings to identify key areas of accounting risk, as well as target's legacy compliance with US GAAP
Work with key stakeholders at Eggs Unlimited to develop and execute comprehensive integration plans that maximize value, achieve synergies, and ensure smooth transitions.
Lead regular M&A meetings for execution of the program to ensure effective cross-functional communication and coordination between the various departments involved.
Determine risks, mitigation plans, and optimal execution path during all stages of the transaction by setting priorities, removing barriers, helping teams problem-solve, and surface decisions needed to leadership stakeholders.
Project manage accounting integration including defining scope, workstreams, tracking progress with various accounting functions, and resolve challenges as they come up
Support ad-hoc finance and accounting initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent required, Master’s a plus.
8 years of experience in M&A, corporate development, investment banking, or private equity
Experience having worked on numerous successful M&A transactions from start to finish.
Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis using Excel, as well as experience with financial software and ERP systems.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and build consensus among stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong understanding of the logistics, supply chain, or food and beverage manufacturing industry, including trends, key players, and regulatory landscape, is highly desirable.
Requires in-person work Monday - Friday. Based out of Irvine, CA.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Compensation & Benefits:

Full range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Company paid Life and Disability Insurance.
401(k) with a company match.
Generous PTO accrual, increasing each year.
Free Lunch Daily.
Unlimited Snacks & Refreshments.
Company is experiencing Hyper Growth – lots of opportunity for advancement!
Base Salary: $175,000 to $250,000 per year discretionary annual bonus.

Source : Eggs Unlimited