Interim Chief Financial Officer

Prime Time International, a multi-entity fresh produce and agriculture business operating across California and internationally, is seeking an experienced Interim CFO to lead financial stabilisation during a transition period of 2 to 5 months. The successful candidate will report directly to the CEO and Board of Directors, with oversight of the Controller, accounting, payroll, and AP/AR teams.

The core mission covers two phases: immediate stabilisation of month-end close, cash management, and reporting cycles within the first 30 to 90 days, followed by strategic financial leadership that sets the organisation up for a structured handoff to a permanent CFO. The role involves on-site work at the La Quinta headquarters with regular travel to Bakersfield, Oxnard, Camarillo, and Somis facilities, and occasional international travel to Mexico and Peru.

• Assess the current state of finance and accounting operations, controls, and staffing, then deliver a findings and priorities report to the CEO and Board.
• Stabilise month-end close processes, cash management, and financial reporting cycles, including 13-week cash flow forecasting.
• Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, treasury, and consolidated intercompany reporting across affiliated entities.
• Prepare and present financial results, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to the Board and its committees.
• Strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with federal and California tax and wage requirements, and coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Document finance policies and procedures, evaluate system and team improvements, and lead a structured knowledge transfer to the incoming permanent CFO.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with 12 or more years of progressive finance and accounting experience including at least 5 years as a CFO, VP of Finance, or Controller in a multi-entity organisation.
• Demonstrated record of stabilising finance functions during periods of transition, turnaround, or rapid change.
• Experience presenting to and working alongside a Board of Directors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, including California payroll and wage requirements.
• Ability to start immediately and deliver results with minimal ramp-up time.
• Preferred: CPA, CMA, or MBA; experience in agriculture, fresh produce, or food manufacturing; bilingual in English and Spanish; familiarity with ERP implementations including Workday.

Prime Time International, operating as Sun and Sands Enterprises LLC and affiliated entities, is a fresh produce and agriculture business headquartered in La Quinta, California. The company manages growing, packing, and distribution operations across multiple California facilities and internationally in Mexico and Peru.