Chief Financial Officer

Description

Join a Mission That Matters — Enrich Lives with Butterball® Farms

At Butterball® Farms, we’re more than a butter manufacturer — we’re a purpose-driven organization committed to making a meaningful impact. For over 60 years, we’ve partnered with some of the world’s leading food brands to craft innovative, value-added butter products that bring quality and flavor to millions of tables. Yet what truly sets us apart isn’t just what we make — it’s why we make it. Our mission is simple and powerful: to Enrich Lives, inside and outside our walls.

Recognized as one of West Michigan’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For, Butterball Farms is where talent is developed, ideas are championed, and collaboration fuels results. We foster an environment where people are empowered to grow, contribute, and lead — because when our team members thrive, our business does too.

We operate as one team, united by shared values and a commitment to continuous improvement. We celebrate wins, learn from challenges, and consistently raise the bar as we evolve and scale. Every new voice strengthens our foundation and helps us build what’s next.

Our dedication to enriching lives extends beyond our products and into the communities we serve. We actively create opportunities for individuals who have been impacted by the criminal justice system, offering meaningful work and a pathway toward a new future. We believe in second chances, investing in potential, and opening doors that build stronger individuals, stronger families, and stronger communities.

At Butterball® Farms, purpose and performance go hand in hand — and the work we do together truly makes a difference.

 
What We Offer

At Butterball® Farms, we believe our team members are our greatest investment — that’s why we offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package designed to support your growth and well-being, both at work and beyond.  

• Opportunities for Growth & Advancement 
  • Build your career in an environment that encourages development, accountability, and internal promotion.
• High-Performance Culture 
  • Join a workplace where we challenge each other to grow, think differently, and deliver our best — every shift, every day.
• Inclusive & Supportive Environment 
  • We celebrate diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. Every voice matters.
• Competitive Pay & Shift Premiums 
  • Additional premiums for 2nd and 3rd shift roles.
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan 
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Flexible Spending, Dependent Care, and Accident Insurance.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays 
  • Because rest and balance make us stronger.
• 401(k) with Company Match 
  • Invest in your future while you help us build ours.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Continuous Learning 
  • Grow your career with educational support.
• Community Connection
  • Access The Source for resources, financial counseling, and family services — supporting the whole you.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
  • Confidential support for personal, family, or work-related matters.

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Leadership & Executive Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the CEO, supporting enterprise-level strategy, capital allocation, and long-term planning.
• Actively participate as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing a financial lens to operational, people, and growth decisions.
• Translate business strategy into actionable financial plans, metrics, and performance indicators.
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Sales & Marketing, and People & Culture to improve profitability, efficiency, and scalability.

Financial Strategy, Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting growth initiatives, pricing strategies, capital investments, and operational improvements.
• Deliver clear, timely, and actionable financial reporting, including:
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Variance and trend analysis
  • Cost and margin analysis
  • Cash flow projections
• Translate complex financial data into practical insights for non-financial leaders.

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
• Design and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures appropriate for a growing mid-size organization.
• Coordinate external audits, tax preparation, and regulatory filings.
• Ensure effective risk management practices, including insurance coverage and financial controls.

Cost Management & Operational Finance

• Lead company-wide cost management strategy in partnership with the Senior Cost Analyst.
• Drive initiatives focused on:
  • Product costing and margin optimization
  • Operational efficiency
  • Waste reduction and continuous improvement
• Enable data-driven decision-making through strong cost analytics and performance measurement.

Growth, M&A & Strategic Expansion

• Play a lead role in evaluating growth opportunities, including acquisitions, partnerships, and new investments.
• Conduct financial due diligence and valuation analyses.
• Support post-acquisition integration from a financial and operational perspective.
• Assess scalability of systems, controls, and processes to support future growth.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance and IT organization.
• Build a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership across finance and IT.
• Ensure strong alignment between financial systems, data integrity, and technology enablement.
• Support succession planning, cross-training, and professional development.

CEO / Family Enterprise Advisory Support

• Provide limited financial oversight, reporting, and analytical support for the CEO’s affiliated family enterprises and investments.
• Ensure clear boundaries, transparency, and appropriate governance between entities.
• Serve as a confidential, trusted advisor on strategic financial matters.

Requirements

Education / Certificates / Licenses / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA required.
• 10–15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Prior experience as a CFO, VP of Finance, or senior finance leader within a mid-size organization (approximately $100M–$500M in annual revenue).
• Demonstrated experience supporting growth, scaling operations, strategic initiatives, and enterprise system enablement, including ERP platforms.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, integrations, strategic expansion, and extensive ERP implementation, optimization, and deployment experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep understanding of financial strategy, accounting principles, FP&A, and cost management.
• Ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on when needed.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial insight into action.
• Experience building financial systems, processes, and controls for growing organizations.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and sound professional judgment.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic Thinker: Anticipates future needs and aligns financial strategy with growth.
• Executive Business Partner: Collaborative, practical, and trusted by senior leaders.
• Growth-Oriented: Comfortable with complexity, change, and scaling.
• Decisive & Accountable: Makes sound decisions and owns outcomes.
• People Leader: Develops talent and builds strong, engaged teams.
• Detail-Oriented with Big-Picture Focus: Balances accuracy with forward-looking insight.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience that demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered on an individual basis. 

Essential Physical Requirements

Continuous (67–100% of the time):

• Seeing (computer screens, financial data, reports)
• Repetitive hand motions (keyboard, mouse, phone use)
• Talking
• Hearing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Walking
• Reaching
• Grasping
• Typing/keyboard use
• Fine motor coordination
• Twisting upper body
• Bending at the waist

Occasional (1–66% of the time):

• Lifting (up to 15 lbs)
• Carrying (files, laptop, office materials)
• Pushing
• Pulling
• Driving
• Traveling (car/air)
• Stooping
• Crouching
• Kneeling

Working Environment

This position is located in a production/processing environment, which may involve:

• Cold temperatures ranging from 45°F with occasional exposure to freezer environments as low as -10°F
• Exposure to manufacturing equipment and machinery
• Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and safety protocols
• Primarily on-site, in-office role to support collaboration and leadership presence.
• Occasional travel related to audits, acquisitions, or strategic initiatives. 

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Butterball Farms, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA).