Job description

Finding the right place to grow your career isn’t (over) easy, so we’re here to help by sharing a few reasons why the grass is greener at Vital Farms. We think you’ll appreciate our focus on Conscious Capitalism, which drives business decisions that benefit all our stakeholders (leading to even better business results). You might be drawn to our innovative approach and refusal to settle for the “way things have always been done.” Or you could find it exciting to grow your skills while working for an industry-leading brand. Whether you’re into our values, our brand, or our egg- cellent puns, we hope you ’ll join our Crew and help us change the world 108 square feet at a time! At Vital Farms, we’re proud of the diverse communities we serve and the stakeholders who help bring our purpose to life. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment where every crew member feels valued. We see this as one of our greatest strengths - and your role is key to helping us build on it. Your Role: As Vice President of Finance, Head of FP&A, you will build and lead the financial planning and analysis function that gives Vital Farms an accurate, forward-looking view of performance. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you'll convert strategy into executable financial plans, help every function operate within approved budgets, and enable timely, stakeholder-conscious decisions that support durable profitability and responsible growth. This is a hands-on player/coach role: you'll set direction and develop your team while staying close enough to the work to inspect models, pressure-test assumptions, and personally unblock critical analyses. What You'll Do: Lead enterprise planning and forecasting: Develop and lead an integrated, driver-based annual operating plan, long-range plan, and latest-estimate process aligned with company strategy. Connect demand, supply, pricing, trade, mix, cost, capacity, working capital, capital spending, and financing into clear scenarios and recommendations. Improve forecast quality by establishing transparent assumptions, risks and opportunities, scenario ranges, and accountable actions. C reate an integrated performance-management system: Bring KPI scorecards, business reviews, forecasts, functional P&Ls, Board reporting, and action tracking together around consistent data and definitions. Provide concise, accurate reporting and variance analysis that clearly explains what happened, why it happened, what may happen next, and what decisions are required. Partner with leaders across the company to establish clear financial priorities, decision rights, operating rhythms, and ownership. Strengthen decision support and financial stewardship: Build practical decision frameworks for pricing, trade, customer and channel profitability, portfolio choices, demand and supply balancing, cost programs, capital investments, and strategic initiatives. Maintain clear enterprise views of revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, cash, liquidity, and major business drivers; identify risks and performance leakage early. Balance near-term financial outcomes with the long-term health of farmers, Crew members, customers, consumers, communities, animals, and shareholders. Partner across the enterprise: Build trusted relationships with Sales, Marketing, Egg Production, Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy, Accounting, IT, Investor Relations, People, and executive leadership. Present clear, decision-oriented analyses and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors. Translate complex financial and operational information into practical choices for financial and non-financial stakeholders. Build scalable capabilities and a high-performing team: Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team while setting clear priorities, accountability, and sustainable operating expectations. Partner with IT and Accounting to improve finance data architecture, automate recurring reporting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and expand self-service insights. Remain close enough to the work to inspect models, pressure-test assumptions, solve day-to-day problems, and personally unblock critical analyses. What You Bring to the Table: Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred but not required. 12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership responsibility. Ability to travel approximately 10-20% based on business needs. Public-company fluency, including executive and Board reporting, SEC/GAAP awareness, and investor- or lender-facing support. Experience in CPG, retail, hospitality, agriculture or another demand- and margin-driven environment with customer, channel, pricing, mix, trade, and supply complexity. Direct experience balancing demand and constrained supply, including scenario planning, allocation decisions, pricing/trade levers, and margin/cash tradeoffs. A demonstrated hands-on player/coach pattern: comfortable operating in a lean organization, staying close to the details, and personally improving critical work while also delegating and building bench strength. Forward-looking analytical rigor: building driver-based views, testing assumptions, and identifying revenue, margin, cash, and execution risks early. Clear, courageous communication: able to state what is known, unknown, and required, and to protect truth in reporting under pressure. Advanced proficiency in financial software and systems, including ERP and data visualization tools. You’re no hero – You know the power of teamwork and celebrate the work of others before your own. You give a sh*t – You believe in acting like an owner and making Vital Farms a place to be proud of. You raise the standards – You know growth can be hard, but you strive to improve yourself and others each day. You can walk in someone else’s boots – You seek to understand other’s viewpoints and think that you get to better answers by sitting on the same side of the table. You do n’t w al k on eggshells – You’re not af raid to leave the bullsh *t behind and have honest conversations. We recognize that talent comes in many forms. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may have strengths we haven’t yet considered! What We Bring to the Table: A fast-paced, energetic, remote environment with passionate people who are leading a movement to bring ethically produced food to the table. Competitive pay and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Paid Parental Leave, just to name a few). Generous retirement contributions: 401(k) + 3% Contribution from Day 1. Free eggs , along with friends and family discounts. Fun team SWAG that will make you the talk of the town. Professional development opportunities and an amazing team dedicated to your growth. At Vital Farms, compensation decisions are dependent upon a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to, skill level, experience, education, training, market demands, and business needs. A reasonable estimate of the current starting annual base salary for this position is $250,000 - $300,000 . Please keep in mind that hiring at the maximum end of the range would not be typical in order to allow for potential continued future salary growth. Who We Are: Vital Farms, a Certified B Corporation, offers a range of ethically produced foods nationwide. Started on a single farm in Austin, Texas, in 2007, Vital Farms became a national consumer brand that works with 600 family farms and is the leading U.S. brand of pasture-raised eggs by retail dollar sales. Vital Farms’ products, including shell eggs, butter, hard-boiled eggs, and liquid whole eggs, are sold in over 24,000 stores nationwide. Vital Farms’ ethics are exemplified by its focus on the humane treatment of farm animals and sustainable farming practices. In addition, as a Delaware Public Benefit Corporation, Vital Farms prioritizes the long-term benefits of each of its stakeholders, including farmers and suppliers, customers and consumers, communities and the environment, crew members, and stockholders. In short, we exist to improve the lives of people, animals, and our planet through food .   Commitment to Equal Opportunity To fulfill Vital Farms mission of bringing ethically produced food to the table, we’re committed to building teams that reflect diverse perspectives and lived experiences. We believe that when all crew members feel valued and respected, they bring their best ideas forward - fueling innovation, belonging, and shared success. We strive to create a welcoming environment rooted in equal opportunity and encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Ready to Join Us? Together, we’re cultivating an environment where every Crew member can thrive, grow, and know they’re part of something bigger - improving lives through ethical food. If this role sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply - you might be exactly what we need! Next Steps: Shortly after you complete your application, you'll receive a follow-up email elaborating on any potential next steps in our process. If you don't immediately receive said follow-up email, we would highly encourage you to check your spam filter! In order to fulfill Vital Farms mission to “bring ethically produced food to the table,” we seek to build teams that leverage diverse perspectives to create a welcoming and innovative environment that is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities. To that end, we make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Vital Farms does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender and gender identity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Staying Safe During Your Job Search At Vital Farms, we care deeply about the people interested in joining our Crew. That includes helping protect candidates from fraudulent recruiting activity and creating a hiring experience that is safe, respectful, and transparent. Unfortunately, job scams are becoming increasingly common. We encourage all applicants to stay vigilant throughout the hiring process and verify opportunities directly through our official careers page. Vital Farms recruiters will only contact candidates through official company channels, including email addresses ending in @vitalfarms.com . We will never ask for payment, gift cards, cryptocurrency, or personal banking information during the hiring process. We also do not extend job offers without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious communication claiming to represent Vital Farms, we encourage you to avoid engaging and report it to us at info@vitalfarms.com . We are committed to treating every candidate with fairness and respect and to creating a hiring experience worthy of your trust. Notification to Agencies: ** Vital Farms is not accepting unsolicited third-party recruitment agencies in the hiring process for this role. If you are a potential candidate interested in a role with Vital Farms, please submit an application directly. Ca lif ornia Applicants: Please see our Ca lif ornia Employment Ca ndidate Privacy Statement for more information about how we collect, use, retain, and disclose personal information as part of our recruitment and hiring process. Please Note : This position is designated as remote within the United States; however, we are currently unable to employ individuals residing in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Mississippi, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming

Requirements

Must-haves

Develop and lead an integrated, driver-based annual operating plan, long-range plan, and latest-estimate process aligned with company strategy.
Connect demand, supply, pricing, trade, mix, cost, capacity, working capital, capital spending, and financing into clear scenarios and recommendations.
Improve forecast quality by establishing transparent assumptions, risks and opportunities, scenario ranges, and accountable actions.
C reate an integrated performance-management system:
Bring KPI scorecards, business reviews, forecasts, functional P&Ls, Board reporting, and action tracking together around consistent data and definitions.
Provide concise, accurate reporting and variance analysis that clearly explains what happened, why it happened, what may happen next, and what decisions are required.
Partner with leaders across the company to establish clear financial priorities, decision rights, operating rhythms, and ownership.
Strengthen decision support and financial stewardship:
Build practical decision frameworks for pricing, trade, customer and channel profitability, portfolio choices, demand and supply balancing, cost programs, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.
Maintain clear enterprise views of revenue, gross margin, EBITDA, cash, liquidity, and major business drivers; identify risks and performance leakage early.
Balance near-term financial outcomes with the long-term health of farmers, Crew members, customers, consumers, communities, animals, and shareholders.
Build trusted relationships with Sales, Marketing, Egg Production, Supply Chain, Operations, Strategy, Accounting, IT, Investor Relations, People, and executive leadership.
Present clear, decision-oriented analyses and recommendations to senior leadership and the Board of Directors.
Translate complex financial and operational information into practical choices for financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Build scalable capabilities and a high-performing team:
Lead, coach, and develop the FP&A team while setting clear priorities, accountability, and sustainable operating expectations.
Partner with IT and Accounting to improve finance data architecture, automate recurring reporting and forecasting, strengthen controls, and expand self-service insights.
Remain close enough to the work to inspect models, pressure-test assumptions, solve day-to-day problems, and personally unblock critical analyses.
12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant FP&A leadership responsibility.
Ability to travel approximately 10-20% based on business needs.
Public-company fluency, including executive and Board reporting, SEC/GAAP awareness, and investor- or lender-facing support.
Experience in CPG, retail, hospitality, agriculture or another demand- and margin-driven environment with customer, channel, pricing, mix, trade, and supply complexity.
Direct experience balancing demand and constrained supply, including scenario planning, allocation decisions, pricing/trade levers, and margin/cash tradeoffs.

Nice-to-haves

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field; MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred but not required.

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Dental

Vision

401(K)

Pto

Parental Leave

Professional Development