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Job Details 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. Key Responsibilities • Assist   with the development of the annual budget and recurring forecasts related to live operations costs in collaboration with Accounting / Finance and operational leadership. • 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. • Perform other duties as assigned to support Accounting / Finance and live operations business needs.   Ad-hoc Accounting as needed. Compensation 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 reflect s   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. Qualifications • 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. • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation. 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 . About Farmer Focus 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. EOE, including disability/vets