Position Description and Key Responsibilities

The company is seeking a candidate that is motivated, versatile, and highly organized. The main duties of this position will be serving as assistant controller for three dairy operations, a feedlot operation, a small farming company, and will include involvement in a real estate holdings company. Our office consists of other team members in this role and would report to the current controller for the operations listed above.

• Monthly financial statement preparation of the three dairy operations and 1 feedlot including account analysis and reconciliation

• Quarterly financial statement preparation of the farming operation including account analysis and reconciliation

• Oversee the reporting and accounting of any new construction projects for these operations

• Create and maintain annual operating and capital budgets

• Responsible for managing operational data and ensuring data integrity and accuracy, includes both data originating from site of operations and data prepared by our office team

• Work closely with the Group Controller and other accounting staff on daily finance and accounting activities

• Assist in year-end closing and preparation for annual CPA prepared reviews and tax returns

• Miscellaneous projects and analysis as needed

• Occasional travel required, typically 2-3 days of travel, semi-annually, as locations are located in Iowa and South Dakota

  Ideal Candidate

• 4 year accounting degree

• 6+ years of experience, public accounting experience or MBA preferred

• Energetic and positive personality that takes pride in ownership

• Must be a meticulous self-starter and have the ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet deadlines

• Confident person with strong communication skills who is able to get along with people of various backgrounds

• Well organized and detail oriented

• Must possess strong analytical skills as well as solid understanding of costing and manufacturing accounting

• Understand processes, controls, and business risks and possess the mindset to look for improvements

• Must embrace technology and be able to adapt to changes in it as its often a tool used to improve processes and gain efficiencies. Strong MS Office skills preferred (Outlook, Excel)

• A team player who enjoys working in a small business culture