Assistant Controller

Job Summary

Assists in preparing financial reports through rigorous analysis and clear communication of insights. Completes journal entries, budgets, financial analysis, and cost reporting, ensuring data-driven recommendations support business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities
Essential

Accurate Accounting Practices

• Assists in preparing and reviewing financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Ensures information is complete and accurate for month-end to meet Company established deadlines and standards.
• Prepares and completes general ledger entries.
• Supports the daily activities of A/P, A/R, and payroll as needed.

Accounting analysis support

• Analyze and report operating costs, identify trends, and make data-backed recommendations for improvement.
• Participate in inventory management and implement best practice processes for the Company.
• Assists with internal and external financial audit processes and ensures that financial controls and policies are followed.
• Assists with forecasting and planning processes as needed.
• Assists in development and tracking of budgets.

Additional

• Review of A/P, A/R, or other functional responsibilities of team, as needed.

Supervision of others

• Help train AP/AR roles at agronomy locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Required

• Five to eight years’ experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong analytical skills, including proficiency in financial modeling, data interpretation, and trend analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data clearly and persuasively to diverse stakeholders, including non-financial teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities to identify issues and propose effective solutions.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in all financial reporting and compliance tasks.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros) and the ability to learn company systems and processes.
• Adheres to the company’s values and ethical expectations.
• Able to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of reporting and financial systems.

Preferred

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with accounting systems/ERP integration and implementation.
• Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau for enhanced financial reporting.