John Vena Inc.
Finance Manager - Agribusiness
The Role
Finance Manager
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Anticipated Start: Position Available Immediately
Lead the Financial Strategy for a Growing, Established Business
About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial operations and serve as a key strategic partner to leadership. This role combines hands-on accounting management with proactive financial planning and analysis – delivering reliable reporting, budgeting, and clear financial guidance. In a dynamic environment, you’ll operate at both the operational and strategic levels, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
John Vena Inc. (AKA JVI) is a specialty produce wholesaler, distributor, and importer. We’ve been in business since 1919. We source fruits, vegetables, and herbs from hundreds of growers around the world and distribute them to retailers, foodservice distributors, and food manufacturers up and down the East Coast. Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market in Southwest Philadelphia. You can’t miss our facility – the building is more than a quarter mile long!
How to Get Started
You can apply right here online. We just need some basic information and a resume to get started. If you need help with your application, or you have questions about a job, you can contact us here: https://www.johnvenaproduce.com/contact-us .
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Anticipated Start: Position Available Immediately
Lead the Financial Strategy for a Growing, Established Business
About the Role
We are looking for a Finance Manager to take ownership of our financial operations and serve as a key strategic partner to leadership. This role combines hands-on accounting management with proactive financial planning and analysis – delivering reliable reporting, budgeting, and clear financial guidance. In a dynamic environment, you’ll operate at both the operational and strategic levels, laying the groundwork for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct the day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, and treasury management.
- Maintain and improve upon accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls suited to a growth-oriented organization.
- Produce and review monthly financial statements and management reports covering revenue, expenses, cash flow, and the company’s financial position.
- Drive the annual budgeting process in close collaboration with leadership; deliver rolling forecasts and communicate variances with clarity and context.
- Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to support both day-to-day operations and long-term growth objectives.
- Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation policies.
- Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements; coordinate with the external accounting firm on tax matters.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to leadership, translating data into actionable insights that inform pricing, investment, and strategic decisions, including for growth opportunities.
- Evaluate financial performance, margins, and trends to surface opportunities for profitability improvement and operational efficiency.
- Cultivate and manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurance providers, and other financial service partners.
- Keep leadership informed of financial risks, insurance considerations, and the impact of regulatory or tax developments.
- Support capital planning, procurement decisions, and financial needs as the business continues to evolve.
- Lead, mentor, and support a small finance team (3-4 staff), setting clear priorities and ensuring high-quality, timely output.
- Provide financial oversight and coordination for payroll administration, which is managed by a dedicated internal owner.
- More hands-on than a traditional Controller – you’ll be close to systems, processes, and the team doing the work.
- More strategic than a typical Finance Manager – your insights will directly shape business decisions, not just summarize results.
- Built for a builder – if you enjoy creating structure, streamlining processes, and scaling functions without overcomplicating them, this role is for you.
- Monthly financial statements are accurate, timely, and trusted by leadership.
- A structured annual budget and forecasting process is in place and actively supporting accountability.
- Cash flow visibility and working capital management are meaningfully improved.
- Accounting documentation, policies, and internal controls are tightened without unnecessary complexity.
- Strong cross-functional relationships are established with leadership, the finance team, payroll, and the external accounting firm.
- Several high-impact process improvements have been identified and implemented.
- Finance operations are well-positioned to scale alongside company growth.
- Early initiatives to improve margins are underway.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required.
- 5-8 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, ideally in a small business, startup, or high-growth setting.
- Demonstrated success in creating and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.
- Solid working knowledge of GAAP and internal controls, applied with pragmatism.
- Experience with cash flow management and executive-level financial guidance.
- Prior experience leading or coaching a small team preferred.
- CPA, CMA, or comparable certification is a plus.
- Highly self-directed with the ability to manage competing priorities and move fluidly between strategic thinking and detailed execution.
- 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs) for you and your dependents
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Optional Aflac supplemental plans: short-term disability, life insurance, and accident coverage
John Vena Inc. (AKA JVI) is a specialty produce wholesaler, distributor, and importer. We’ve been in business since 1919. We source fruits, vegetables, and herbs from hundreds of growers around the world and distribute them to retailers, foodservice distributors, and food manufacturers up and down the East Coast. Our home is in the Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market in Southwest Philadelphia. You can’t miss our facility – the building is more than a quarter mile long!
How to Get Started
You can apply right here online. We just need some basic information and a resume to get started. If you need help with your application, or you have questions about a job, you can contact us here: https://www.johnvenaproduce.com/contact-us .
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The Company
What We Do
Founded in 1919, John Vena Inc. is a fourth- generation family-owned-and-operated specialty produce importer, wholesaler, and distributor serving the Eastern Seaboard. We aim to make the business of food more interesting, exciting, and, ultimately, fun for our team, our customers, and our customers’ customers by combining a world-class product selection with a passion for food, innovation, and successful long-term partnerships. Serving clients across industries from foodservice to retail to meal kitting and processing, we offer a range of services including custom ripening, repacking, private label, and logistics. With 100 years in the fresh produce industry behind them, our team brings a wealth of expertise in specialty produce, produce handling, seasonality, culinary use, and more to the table. We’re not just a supplier, we’re a partner in quality! Learn more about our products and services by visiting: www.johnvenaproduce.com
