About Aurora Organic Dairy
Aurora Organic Dairy is committed to delivering organic dairy integrity, from cow to carton, to everyone, everywhere. Guided by our focus on animals, people, and planet, we produce high-quality organic dairy products while caring for our cows, supporting our employees, investing in our communities, and operating with responsible stewardship. Our team is driven by values that include organic commitment, compassion, teamwork, excellence, transparency, entrepreneurial thinking, and stewardship. At AOD, every role contributes to meaningful work that supports safe, high-quality food, a respectful workplace, and a more sustainable future.
Purpose:
The Financial Analyst I, Agricultural Operations works under the guidance of the Sr. Manager to support financial planning and analysis related to operations, capital investments, and feed inventories. In this role, the Financial Analyst I, will develop an understanding of dairy operations and help prepare analyses that identify opportunities to improve company performance.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assist with crop, cattle, milk, and financial budgeting process by gathering information, updating established models, and supporting periodic budget and forecast updates.
- Support the preparation of analyses and management reports that help inform operational decisions.
- Update and maintain established metrics, dashboards, and financial reports.
- Track capital spending against budget and help identify variances for review.
- Assist with month-end feed reconciliation.
- Help maintain the data warehouse and support related efforts to streamline reporting and analysis.
- Complete other assigned tasks and projects with guidance from the team.
Competencies Required for Success
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and work confidently within existing Excel models while connecting the details to broader objectives.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with teammates and business partners.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, complete work.
- Ability to organize assigned tasks, follow priorities, and meet deadlines with support.
- Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and build independence over time.
- Interest in learning financial processes, operational data, and tools while suggesting practical improvements when appropriate.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Up to 2 years of related experience, including internships, coursework, or entry-level work experience.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, maintain organized records, and meet established timelines with guidance.
- Dairy or agriculture industry experience is a plus.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills is a plus.
Ability to sit and focus for extended periods of time in front of a computer screen and/or while utilizing various office equipment (computers, calculators, copy machines, etc.). Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time in dairy environments and be able to work in all weather conditions. Must have the ability to lift/carry up to 25lbs. Available for occasional scheduled travel (including overnight) to remote facilities via automobile or airline,
EEOC
Aurora Organic Dairy is an equal opportunity employer. The company prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment against applicants and employees based on any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The company also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, and for sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances, consistent with applicable law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
- Up to 2 years of related experience, including internships, coursework, or entry-level work experience.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Ability to manage assigned tasks, maintain organized records, and meet established timelines with guidance.
- Ability to sit and focus for extended periods in front of a computer and use office equipment.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods in dairy environments and work in all weather conditions.
- Ability to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
- Dairy or agriculture industry experience.
- Bilingual English and Spanish skills.
What We Do
At Aurora Organic Dairy – it is our obligation to take care of our animals, respect our people and improve the health of the planet for the future. Founded in 1976 in Jerome, ID and now headquartered in Boulder, CO the company employs more than 750 employees and has more than 20,000 dairy cows. We deliver retail brand products that deliver a competitive advantage. Our team specializes in helping retailers and other marketers throughout the U.S. build their own brand success through product innovation and organic dairy products of the highest quality. As a results, brand owners can proudly market value-added, traceable, and certified organic products designed to delight consumers and drive sales. Our mission is to deliver organic dairy integrity, form cow to carton to everyone, everywhere through our values of teamwork, excellence and by being entrepreneurial, compassionate, transparent, and displaying organic stewardship. What it’s like to work here From our Colorado headquarters to our Dairy Processing facilities in Platteville, CO and Columbia, MO, and or Dairy Farms in Colorado and Texas we have a shared vision to tread lightly on the planet, treating our people and animals with respect, giving back to our local communities. Careers We are always looking for dedicated employees to help us produce the highest quality organic milk at our dairy farms, in our processing plants and at our corporate office. We are proud to offer our employees – regardless of rank or role within the company – a robust and competitive benefits package, including: • Competitive wages. • Generous paid time off and paid holidays. • Medical and dental benefits. • 401K and Roth retirement savings plans with a company match. • Training and career development. • Life insurance. • Short-term disability coverage (optional). • Tuition support for career development. • Parental leave. • Scholarships for family members of our employees who qualify.
