Chief Financial Officer At Farm Credit In Saint Paul Minnesota

Job Description

Farm Credit Foundations is seeking a collaborative and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join our senior leadership team starting in the fourth quarter of 2025.

This is a working manager role overseeing a small accounting team. The ideal candidate brings both strategic insight and practical accounting expertise to help Farm Credit Foundations maintain strong financial health while supporting our organizational mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the CEO and leadership team
• Liaison to Board of Directors and Audit Committee for all financial matters
• Lead day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, and monthly an annual close
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Lead the annual budgeting and re-forecasting process
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements, internal controls and FCA regulations
• Oversee annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
• Foster a team-oriented environment and mentor accounting staff

Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity for a finance leader who values purpose over profit and thrives in a team-first environment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring our financial stability and mission sustainability without the pressure of aggressive growth targets.

Some of the Benefits We Provide:

Hybrid and flexible work environment (approx. 20% in office)
Competitive base pay and 25-30% incentive plan
Generous 401(k) plan (3% fixed company contribution, optional 6% match; total of 9% opportunity)
Professional growth opportunities
Time off to recharge: Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, volunteer time off & parental leave
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance
Wellness program activities and rewards
Free downtown St. Paul parking or transportation reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Collaborative team environment
About Us:
We are a mission-driven, service-oriented co-operative organization with an annual operating budget of $11 million. Our focus is on financial stewardship and sustainable service delivery, not rapid growth or expansion. We serve our customer shareholders with integrity, collaboration, and a long-term commitment to responsible fiscal management.

Farm Credit Foundations is a shared HR service organization. We serve 30 employers with over 10,900 employees located in 48 states. Learn more at www.farmcreditfoundations.com

Candidate Profile

• A strong, collaborative team member with a service mindset
• Proven experience in a CFO, Controller, or senior finance leadership role
• Deep understanding of accounting principles and GAAP
• Comfortable rolling up your sleeves in a working manager capacity
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
• 3 years supervisory experience
• CPA or equivalent preferred