Commercial and Finance Operations Manager

Commercial & Finance Operations Manager – Stone House Grain, Hudson NY

Stone House Grain is a leader in the Northeast in organic grain and feed production, known for innovation in regenerative agriculture, a collaborative team culture, and a commitment to soil health and land stewardship across approximately 2,800 acres in cultivation.

Stone House Grain’s organic feed mill distributes feed year-round and plays a central role in the local organic food system, connecting farm-grown grains with livestock farmers, millers, bakers, and distillers across the region. The Commercial & Finance Operations Manager plays a key strategic role in ensuring the commercial success and financial integrity of Stone House Grain.

Why Join Us

At Stone House Grain, the numbers you manage are directly connected to the fields we farm, the feed we mill, and the farms we support. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the long-term financial and operational health of our regenerative grain and feed business while helping build a resilient regional food system in the Hudson Valley.

Position Summary

The Commercial & Finance Operations Manager leads the commercial performance of Stone House Grain’s organic feed mill. This role is responsible for developing and executing sales strategy, pricing recommendations, customer relationships, and financial oversight for the feed mill, while ensuring strong internal controls across inventory, accounts, online store functionality, and financial reporting.

Working in close partnership with the Farm General Manager and Feed Mill Production Manager, this role translates market demand, pricing strategy, and customer needs into coordinated production, inventory, and logistics decisions. The Commercial & Finance Operations Manager will serve on the leadership team at Stone House Grain and will directly manage two reports: the Feed Sales Associate and the Office Manager/Bookkeeper.

Position Details and Typical Schedule

The Commercial & Finance Operations Manager is a full-time, exempt leadership position based in Hudson, NY. This role is primarily on-site, with limited hybrid flexibility as appropriate. Work hours may fluctuate seasonally to support peak production, sales cycles, and financial reporting deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Commercial Leadership & Sales Strategy

• Develop and recommend sales targets, pricing frameworks, and product mix strategies for the organic feed mill in partnership with the Farm General Manager.
• Responsible for day-to-day commercial execution, ensuring pricing, customer mix, and order flow align with approved strategy and margin goals.
• Supervise and support the feed store sales associate with the goal of a collaborative office environment where building positive customer relationships is natural and meaningful.
• Oversee customer onboarding, dealer network development, contracts, and credit terms, recommending approvals and changes as appropriate.
• Identify opportunities for new markets, products, and strategic partnerships. Coordinate closely with the Operations Manager and Feed Mill Production Manager to align customer demand with production schedules, inventory availability, and logistics capacity.

Financial, Inventory & Performance Management

• Ensure accurate tracking and reconciliation of inventory for grain, feed, and finished products, from receipt through sale.
• Oversee invoicing, collections, and customer account management, including direct responsibility for billing accuracy, accounts receivable aging, and cash collection.
• Supervise and support the Office Manager/Bookkeeper, with accountability for close processes, reconciliations, and audit readiness.
• Prepare and present regular financial and operational reports for leadership, including variance analysis against budget and margin targets.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes by developing financial models and scenario analyses to inform leadership decisions.
• Conduct periodic audits of inventory, pricing, and customer accounts to ensure financial accuracy, internal controls, and profitability.

Systems Integration & Process Improvement

• Integrate data across finance, inventory, sales, and reporting systems to improve visibility, accuracy, and decision-making.
• Identify and implement workflow, reporting, and process improvements as the feed mill scales.
• Train and support team members in adopting updated systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with the Farm General Manager and leadership team to align commercial performance with realistic and sustainable growth.

Required Experience and Skills

• BA or BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or a related discipline (MBA a plus).
• 5–8 years of experience in commercial management, finance operations, sales operations, or supply chain roles.
• Agriculture, feed mill business, or food systems experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with pricing, margins, inventory, and financial performance, including experience in accounting, financial reporting, or controllership functions.
• Excellent knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel required).
• Experience operating e-commerce platforms such as Shopify and inventory systems such as Cin7 strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, seasonal, production-driven environment.
• Ability to lift a bag of feed, 50 lbs.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $75,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Stone House Grain offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and sick days; and participation in a 401(k) retirement plan.

To Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and we hope to fill this position by April 2026.

Stone House Grain is an equal opportunity employer. We maintain a work culture that values different perspectives and we believe that increased diversity allows us to work more effectively and achieve a deeper understanding of our work and impact in the world. We encourage candidates who can enhance our diversity to apply.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person