Financial Operations Specialist

Ocean Spray is hiring for a(n) Financial Operations Specialist! We’re a team of farmers, thinkers, creators, and doers. Whatever your title, whatever your role — it always comes back to this: we’re a farmer-owned co-op where everyone rolls up their sleeves to get the job done. Three maverick farmers started it all — and we’ve been making our own way ever since. Position Location: We're all about flexibility!

This will be a hybrid role based out of our corporate headquarters in Lakeville, MA or our Seaport Boston, MA location with Mondays and Fridays remote. The Grower Finance – Financial Operations Specialist supports all aspects of the Grower Finance function including customer service, cash distributions to members and equity issuances and redemptions. The Financial Operations Specialist executes, contributes and/or supports Grower Finance processes including but not limited to payment processing and posting, equity issuance and redemption, tax reporting, contract administration and Cooperative governance.

This role interacts with the Agricultural Supply team, our receiving network, the entire Finance team, and Legal. The right individual has the opportunity to grow into a leadership role. A Day in the Life... Supports or executes payment related activities to Ocean Spray’s Grower-Owners. Supports or executes equity transactions for Ocean Spray’s Grower-Owners. Team participation in the preparation, issuance, and transaction reconciliations regarding tax activities, governance activities, payments and equity transactions.

Maintain and update information related to the financial aspects of a contract. Responsible for timely and accurate research and response to grower-owner inquiries including requests for financial and equity information. Assists with maintenance of a proprietary software application; identifies necessary updates and performs user acceptance testing. Engage with the Grower community to respond to inquiries, resolve issues and provide education on the cooperative model.

Assist with accounting activities within the Grower Finance team, including reconciling cash and equity accounts. Learn and participate in governance and compliance functions. What We Are Looking For: Required Excellent technical skills with strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite; knowledge of, or experience with the scrum process of development a plus Individual should possess strong interpersonal, analytical, organizational and communication skills; must have the ability to communicate across all levels of an organization.

Must be results oriented with strong attention to detail. Ability to understand and translate legal documents into transactional details. Ability to work in a multi-tasking and time sensitive environment with the ability to prioritize own work within the overall department needs. Dependable, adaptable and a willingness to learn Display high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality Strong customer service skills Preferred Additional experience preferred beyond minimum Beneficial certifications/application knowledge Education: Bachelor's or University Degree (Required) Work Experience: At least 1 Year of Experience Annual Salary: $59,700 - $74,600 The base salary range information above serves as a guideline of the position’s typical hiring range.

We value and appreciate what makes you unique and will consider a variety of factors when determining an offer. These factors include, but are not limited to, your skills and experience, external and internal benchmarks, as well as overall company considerations. Certain positions may be eligible for short-term and long-term incentive rewards. We also offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being.

Benefits: Complete insurance package on Day-1 that includes a plethora of health and wellness programs Health, Dental and Vision insurance Health savings account Flexible spending account Life and