When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

The Director of Finance will coordinate and manage projects and recurring activities within the following  primary areas of responsibility: development and preparation of financial statements including but not limited to income statement, balance sheet and cash flows, financial reporting and analysis, technical accounting, maintaining the general ledger, control environment over financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting  and the global month-end accounting close processes.

Within these areas, you will develop and prepare period ending financial statements, projections, analytics surrounding the results of operations, research complex technical accounting matters and provide appropriate interpretation of the relevant guidance, documenting positions in a formal memoranda when necessary and assisting in the global implementation of new accounting standards. You will manage the process of preparing, presenting and analyzing financial statements and any shareholder or management reporting and will be expected to help meet deadlines as set by management. You will work closely with senior leadership and business managers to ensure the integrity of the financial reporting, analytics as well as the external audit firm to meet deadlines.

You will participate in the strategic planning process at the business unit level and work with the business unit finance teams in the development of three to five year growth objectives, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets, action plans for how to accomplish these objectives and the resulting financial forecasts for the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows.

You will work with business unit management in establishing and maintaining bank relationships including managing treasury operations, obtaining debt financing, ensuring compliance with debt facilities and identification of the need to expand or extend debt facilities.

You will also play a key role in managing projects designed to identify and implement process improvements, revenue and earnings growth and automation within period-end accounting close activities, to adopt new accounting standards, and to refine and evolve the financial reporting and analytical processes.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting Required.  Masters Degree or CPA certification preferred

7+ years of applicable experience required.  Experience working within a privately held/ family owned company preferred.

SAP, BPC, and experience with global consolidation and the consumer packaged goods industry is a plus and preferred

Proven successful manager and team player with thorough understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting requirements, including accounting standards, financial control and other authoritative guidance.

Ability to summarize and simplify complex business issues.

Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management, employees and the external audit team.

Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.