Job Title: Live Analyst
Department: Accounting / Finance
Reports To: Senior Accountant
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia
Work Arrangement: On-site
Shift / Schedule: 1st shift
Travel Requirements: Travel to farms, vendors, and other business locations as needed
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview / Purpose and Scope
The Live Analyst supports Farmer Focus live operations by providing financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and cost management for poultry production activities. This role partners closely with Accounting / Finance leadership, live operations team members, growers, vendors, and business leaders to deliver accurate reporting, identify cost-saving opportunities, strengthen financial controls, and support data-informed decisions that improve operational performance and profitability.
Monitor, analyze, and report costs related to poultry production, including feed, live operations labor, grower-related expenses, vendor costs, and facility expenses.
Identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, risks, and variances, and provide recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, and operational improvement.
Oversee and support accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of growers’ inventory, including live chickens, feed, and other poultry-related materials.
Conduct financial analysis to evaluate live operations performance, including cost drivers, production trends, inventory activity, and key performance indicators.
Prepare timely reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for management.
Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, company policies, and industry-specific requirements related to poultry farming and processing.
Work with the Financial Controller and Accounting / Finance leadership to support, guide, and develop accounting team members through training, process improvement, and day-to-day partnership.
Collaborate with growers, live operations team members, vendors, and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
Compensation: $65,000-$75,000 annually
Additional Compensation: Not applicable unless otherwise specified by company policy or offer terms.
The posted compensation range for this role reflects the minimum and maximum amount Farmer Focus in good faith expects to pay at the time of posting, based on factors such as internal equity, relevant experience, market data, and the budgeted amount available for the position.
Benefits: Farmer Focus offers a competitive total rewards package designed to support team members’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Available offerings may include weekly payroll, paid time off and sick leave, semi-subsidized medical coverage, dental and vision plan options, a 401(k) plan with company match, education reimbursement opportunities, employee assistance programs (EAP), and internal learning, development, and career growth programs.
All benefits, programs, and offerings are subject to eligibility requirements, plan terms, and company policies, and may be changed, amended, or discontinued by Farmer Focus at any time.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, or operations analysis required; experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, prepare clear reports, and communicate financial insights to operational and executive audiences.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office required; experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems preferred.
Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build effective working relationships with growers, vendors, live operations, Accounting / Finance, and leadership teams.
New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment. Must be authorized to work in the United States. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.
Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Travel
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with regular use of computers, financial systems, spreadsheets, and business reporting tools. The position may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule based on business needs and leadership approval. Travel to farms, vendors, and other Farmer Focus locations may be required as needed. Farm and operational visits may require walking, standing, driving, and following applicable biosecurity, safety, and PPE requirements.
This position does not have an application deadline. Farmer Focus will recruit until the role is filled.
Recruiter and Agency Disclaimer
Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted by staffing agencies, recruiters, or search firms to any Farmer Focus employee without a current written agreement and an active, role-specific request from the Recruiting team will be considered the property of Farmer Focus. Farmer Focus will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume or candidate profile.
All external recruiters and agency partners supporting Farmer Focus searches must comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, including compensation transparency requirements and restrictions on seeking salary history where applicable.
Farmer Focus exists to promote and protect generational family farms by shifting farm-level decision-making and chicken ownership back to farmers and empowering them to farm the way they know is best. We are committed to producing 100% organic and humanely raised chicken that is better for people, the planet, and animals. Our culture is grounded in servant leadership and guided by our CARES values: Community, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Stewardship. Our top priorities are people, safety, and quality. At Farmer Focus, our vision is to disrupt the status quo by creating bold opportunities for people who demand more and deserve better.
