Job description

Pie Ranch is a unique food system education and advocacy non-profit organization, and a diversified sustainable farm on the San Mateo Coast, about 55 miles south of San Francisco. Our mission is to inspire and connect people to know the source of their food, and to work together to bring greater health to the food system from seed to table. Our home near Pescadero, CA, includes our original 14-acre working farmstead, and an adjacent 13-acre parcel of farmland, the historic Isaac Steele Ranch, which fronts Highway 1. These neighboring pieces of land are each shaped like a slice of pie, and also grow the ingredients to make pie. For more information on the organization, see www.pieranch.org.

Since 2005, Pie Ranch has worked with San Francisco youth around food & farming, providing repeat visits to Pie Ranch and engaging youth back in the classroom. In addition to our work with youth, we also train emerging farmers in sustainable farming practices through our year-round apprenticeship and summer internship programs. Our efforts to build a healthy food system also include organizing work at the regional level where we are engaging in policy change on the Central Coast to create a supportive environment.


We are currently looking for a knowledgeable and experienced professional to oversee the finances and operations of our growing nonprofit.

Job Responsibilities:

Budget & Fiscal Management

• Oversees and coordinates annual budget development, including presentation to Board of Directors and staff,
• Manages monthly fiscal management, including providing financial reports to staff for program management and reviewing financial position with Executive Director on a regular basis.
• Manages daily financials, including handling cash, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling accounts.
• Manages, in conjunction with CPA, annual tax filings and financial audits, and Reviews organizational financial statements with the Treasurer of the Board on a regular basis.

Human Resources Management

• Manages and processes monthly payroll for employees.
• Oversees administration of employee benefits, including negotiating annual policy renewals.
• Develops draft HR policies and updates staff manual, and Attends to regulatory compliance and administration.

Coordination with Development Activities

• Coordinate with development team to ensure that funders are receiving accurate financials for organization and program-specific budgets.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations with development and accounting systems.

General Operations Management

• Manages and negotiates insurance policies, including liability, property, etc.

REQUIREMENTS

• Detail-oriented individual with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounting practices.
• Proven experience and skills in budgeting, planning and delivery of project outcomes and overall program effectiveness.
• Strong ability to deliver persuasive and clear verbal and written communications in a variety of media forms and channels, and for diverse audiences ranging from employees, board members, vendors, clients, and program participants.
• Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proficiency with appropriate information-technology tools for management.
• Ability to work effectively in a demanding, high-energy environment and manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining a sense of humor.
• U.S. citizen or legal right to work in the U.S.

Education:

• BA or BS from 4-year college, plus three years of experience working with nonprofit financial systems (e.g. cash handling & processing, developing operating budgets), human resources (payroll management, benefits administration), and general business management.
• OR A 2-year college. Plus five years of experience with financial systems (e.g. cash handling & processing, developing operating budgets), human resources (payroll management, benefits administration), and general business management.

Work-Specific:

• Access to computer for work-product development and for communication with colleagues and collaborators
• Valid California Driver’s License, and ability to drive and access to a vehicle for travel to bank, farm, and other work-related duties.
• Criminal background checks required.

Desired:

• Interest in and knowledge of agricultural and food system issues.
• Knowledge of education and youth development issues.
• Experience working collaboratively in a team environment with successful outcomes.
• Ability and willingness to work some weekends, evenings, and occasionally travel on short notice.
• Professional, friendly, and enthusiastic personality.
• Enjoyment of farming and gardening, cooking and baking, and interacting with youth.

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