Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Expectations Deliciously Exceeded.

Job Purpose

Provide critical support for the company’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting efforts. Partner with the finance team, as well as cross-functionally, to achieve key financial and operational objectives, support strategic and business decision-making, and measure performance/progress against stated objectives.

Essential Functions

• Participate in standard financial processes that include month-end closing, quarterly annual forecast, annual operating plan, and management reporting
• Prepare, review, and report monthly financial results to ensure accuracy, highlighting key variances and trends
• Develop and maintain financial models to support the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends and insights and communicate findings to management
• Participate in month-end close activities and collaborate with other members of the finance team to streamline and improve financial reporting processes and procedures
• Partner with cross-functional business leaders to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs) with dashboard to measure business performance
• Assist with the preparation of presentations and other materials for senior management and the Board of Directors
• Conduct ad hoc analysis and special projects as needed
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis or related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• High level of proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with financial planning and data management software (e.g., SQL, SAP, Hyperion) desired
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and meet tight deadlines
• Strong decision-making, project management, planning, and organizational skills with keen attention to detail

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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