Head of Finance and Administration

Department:      Finance

Reports to:        President

Location:          Riverside, CA or Port Orchard, WA

Experience:       7 to 10 years in a manufacturing environment

Job Type:         Full Time (exempt)

Education:        Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Business Administration required, CPA preferred

Travel:              15% travelling to company facilities

About Us

Tournesol Siteworks is the leading manufacturer of commercial pots, planters and the things that go with them. We provide designers with the tools to create amazing green spaces on projects like apartment buildings, hotels, hospitals, and airports. Contractors rely on us to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service. Our vertically integrated manufacturing facilities are in Washington, Southern California and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. If you are a team player with a positive attitude that cares deeply about your customers, you’ll fit right in at Tournesol!

About the Team

We are seeking the Head of Finance and Administration as a member of the executive leadership team. This position will be based at either our Southern California facility or the Port Orchard, WA facility and will require some travel between our three manufacturing locations. The Head of Finance and Administration will oversee the Accounting Team, the Employee Success Team (HR) and the IT Team (which includes our Mexico operations).

About the Role

The Head of Finance and Administration will be responsible for all financial and administrative services for the company, providing leadership for the finance and admin teams, and participates as a key member of the executive staff. You will lead our financial and strategic planning efforts, provide support to other team leaders, and contribute to the organization’s move to the next level. Your efforts will be key in driving operational excellence, consistency, scalability, and continuous improvement. The role emphasizes standardization across locations, cross-site coordination, and resource optimization. 

What You Will Do

• Motivate, supervise and lead finance, IT, and HR team members
• Ensure Tournesol’s financial integrity and accountability and maintain internal controls
• Oversee timely monthly, quarterly and yearly management financial reports in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Oversee outside audit and review activities
• Coordinate with executive staff to create, update and manage Tournesol’s annual budget
• Provide guidance to executive staff on strategic business directions through financial planning, analysis, forecasting, developing scenarios to inform decision making and advising on key directions
• Participate in corporate policy development as member of the senior management team
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate internal controls, financial systems and procedures, with an eye toward financial risk assessment
• Collaborate with other departments to create coordinated plans for business growth
• Oversee employee success function, including recruiting and hiring, benefits administration, employee onboarding communication and retention, in conjunction with executive staff and employee success manager
• Oversee corporate risk management and legal activities, coordinating with outside providers to determine appropriate procedures and coverages, review contracts, leases, and other legal documents and agreements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Manage and oversee Tournesol’s Information Systems and Technology strategies, working with the internal IT administrator and third-party outsourced vendors

What You Will Need

• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Manufacturing or construction background preferred
• Excellent communication skills both written and orally
• Familiar with revenue and expense laws in multiple states and international
• Strong knowledge in financial modeling, forecasting, cost accounting and advanced Excel usage
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, like NetSuite
• Ability to run effective meetings and facilitate group discussions, to lead decision-making processes
• Strong leadership and management abilities, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
• Excellent problem-solving and data driven decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to adapt to fast-paced and changing environments, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Fluent in Spanish highly desired
• Other tasks or projects assigned

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer.  Work will require the individual to enter plant areas where performance factors such as heat, noise, dust, lifting of materials, and working around equipment will be encountered.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.