Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead the company’s accounting and finance activities across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Shape financial plans that support business objectives, establish performance measures, and track results against strategic goals.
• Direct the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates, providing variance analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Maintain reliable accounting records, effective internal controls, and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review periodic financial statements, consolidated reports, and other management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee compliance with applicable legal, tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Partner with external accounting and tax advisors to support audits, annual reviews, tax planning, and statutory reporting obligations.
• Manage capital planning activities, monitor debt obligations and covenant compliance, and help ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place.
• Provide financial insight to leadership to support operational decisions, long-term planning, and execution of key business initiatives.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, payroll, tax, audit, or a closely related area.
• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance professionals.
• Prior experience within agriculture, farming, or a closely related industry is required.
• Strong command of general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.
• Experience producing consolidated financial statements and working within U.S. GAAP standards.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, tax reporting requirements, and audit support practices.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems, along with the ability to improve processes and controls.
• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to business stakeholders.