Careers

 

We are always looking to hire new faces at Honey Mama’s! If you are interested in joining our team, please see open positions below and apply at the bottom of each post. Please DO NOT call the office.

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Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job Title: Honey Mama’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Executive Officer

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary: Honey Mama's is seeking a hands-on, strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive our next phase of growth. This player-coach role requires someone who can both develop high-level strategy and execute day-to-day financial operations with a lean team. The ideal candidate will bring experience in professionalizing financial systems, optimizing manufacturing operations, and scaling a CPG business. This role is based at our Portland, Oregon headquarters in the Leftbank building, just 5 minutes from our manufacturing facility. In this role, you will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). 

The CFO will be a key member of the executive team, responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the company, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, system management, reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and Human Resources. The CFO will work closely with the CEO and other leaders to support the company’s growth, operational goals, and profitability. This position requires a strategic leader who can navigate complex financial challenges while helping the company make decisions to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Financial Strategy and Leadership:
    • Develop and implement financial strategies that align with the company’s growth goals, market expansion, and operational objectives.
    • Provide strategic financial insights and guidance to the CEO and executive team, particularly in scaling operations, managing costs, and driving profitability.
    • Advise on business decisions, including capital investments, new product lines, and expansion opportunities.
    • Partner with the CEO to develop and execute an exit strategy that maximizes shareholder value
    • Lead investor relations and board communications, including preparation of detailed financial updates and strategic recommendations
    • Drive profitability optimization through sophisticated cost accounting and margin analysis
  2. Financial Planning and Analysis:
    • Oversee the budgeting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives and growth targets.
    • Monitor financial performance and provide actionable insights to drive decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
    • Develop and maintain financial models to assess the impact of potential investments and cost reduction initiatives.
  3. Cash Flow and Working Capital Management:
    • Manage the company’s cash flow, ensuring liquidity to support day-to-day operations and growth initiatives.
    • Develop strategies to optimize working capital and manage inventory levels to balance operational needs with cost control.
    • Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable processes, ensuring timely collections and vendor payments.
    • Manage the Company’s banking and borrowing relationships including all cash management and borrowing facilities.
  4. Financial Reporting and Compliance:
    • Ensure timely, accurate, and comprehensive financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements/reports.
    • Monitor and ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, tax requirements, and industry standards.
    • Implement and enforce financial controls to mitigate risk and safeguard company assets.
  5. Cost Management and Profitability Optimization:
    • Identify and analyze cost drivers, working closely with operations teams to streamline processes.
    • Support pricing strategies on new products that ensure profitability.
    • Conduct profitability analysis across different product lines and business segments, adjusting strategies to improve margins.
  6. Team Leadership and Development:
    • Lead and manage the finance and HR team, fostering a collaborative, results-driven environment.
    • Oversee HR department and HR operations
    • Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for team members.
    • Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Sales, Marketing) to ensure alignment of financial goals with overall company strategy.
  7. Risk Management:
    • Work with Supply Chain to identify and assess financial risks related to supply chain fluctuations, commodity pricing, and market volatility.
    • Develop risk mitigation strategies and monitor the company’s financial position relative to these risks.
    • Manage all insurance policies (General, Liability, Workers’ Comp., etc) and provide a risk mitigation mindset to the Executive Staff.
  8. Systems and Scale:
    • Lead the implementation and optimization of professional financial systems and controls appropriate for a $20M+(and beyond) business
    • Develop and maintain sophisticated financial models and metrics tracking for board and investor reporting
    • Create scalable processes for trade spend management and deduction reconciliation
    • Build and mentor a high-performing finance team while maintaining hands-on involvement in key operations
  9. Investor and Stakeholder Relations:
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with investors, banks, and other stakeholders.
    • Prepare and present financial updates, performance reports, and growth projections to key stakeholders.

 Qualifications:

  • Proven experience managing finances for a venture-backed CPG company
  • Deep understanding of cost accounting in manufacturing environments including:
    • Direct materials and labor cost allocation
    • Manufacturing overhead analysis
    • Product costing and margin optimization
    • Inventory management and valuation
    • Production efficiency metrics
  • Strong knowledge of CPG trade spend management, including deduction reconciliation and customer allowances
  • Track record of successful board and investor relations management with venture capital and private equity firms
  • Experience preparing companies for exit events or acquisitions
  • Demonstrated ability to both develop strategy and execute hands-on financial operations
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CPA preferred.
  • Proven experience in the food manufacturing or CPG
  • In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and best practices within the manufacturing industry.
  • Strong proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Experience with financial QuickBooks
  • Experience implementing and optimizing ERP systems and financial controls for scaling companies
  • Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide clear, actionable insights to non-financial stakeholders.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and manage competing priorities.

 

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Join Our Production Team!

Job Title: Honey Mama’s Production Team Packager

Department: Production & Food Manufacturing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Job Type: Full Time

Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm

Overview: Honey Mama’s is a young, Portland-based natural food company that makes and sells refrigerated, raw honey chocolate that both stimulates well-being and is out-of-this-world delicious! We’re grounded in a commitment to creating delightfully nourishing products. Nourish~Delight is the essence of all we do and the core of our production approach. Job Summary:

As a Packager, you will be part of the Honey Mama’s production team that “gift wraps” Honey Mama’s raw honey chocolate bars, with intentionality, efficiency, and impeccability. This position works closely with other packaging team members to wrap, case, and seal the “bee’s knees” of chocolate treats.

Qualifications:

  • You must be at least 18 years old.
  • Have knowledge of safety and hygiene standards.
  • Ability to work on your feet for 8 hours, frequent wrist twists, and occasionally lift 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to continuously work with your hands at a rapid pace for the entirety of your shift.
  • Production experience in a food manufacturing environment is beneficial but not required.
  • You bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm and the ability to follow precise instruction to the workplace. Seeking a good communicator that is highly attentive to details.
  • Enjoy physical work, working with your hands, and mastering repetitive tasks.

Perks:

  • Paid breaks & lunch
  • Health/Dental Benefits
  • Money & Treat Incentives when weekly goals are met
  • Listen to music while working
  • Ping Pong in the break area
  • Consistent regular business hours (7:30am-3:30pm, Mon-Fri), weekends off
  • Open communication across departments & with supervisors
  • Reviews at 90-days and 1 year
  • Working on a team of diverse (ages, backgrounds, personalities) friendly people

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