Overview:

A large, leading, California-based agricultural enterprise is seeking an Ag Controller. This position is responsible for providing all financial and operating information required by internal and external customers for them to successfully accomplish their missions and commitments across all agricultural supply chain enterprises.

Responsibilities Include:

Financial Accounting

• Personally prepare and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of monthly cash flow forecasts and budgets for ag services and faming affiliates
• Prepare Quarterly and Annual Financial Statements
• Maintain timely reconciliation of key GL accounts (Balance Sheet and Income Statement)
• Develop and maintain Lucero joint venture books and records, budgets, and forecasts
• Ensure assets and inventory are maintained and tracked within and among entities
• Develop, document, and maintain financial processes

Financial Analysis

• Analyze all operating and financial information and recommend and advocate changes to operations which will improve results
• Communicate financial and operating performance to appropriate colleagues
• Partner with operating colleagues to develop responsible budgets for operations and financial performance
• Partner with operating colleagues in performing periodic Business Unit reviews
• Review all Cap Ex proposals and work with relevant colleagues to identify savings opportunities and calculate return on investment
• Perform other analysis as needed or requested

General Administration

• Ensure all contracts/contractual commitments are made properly between internal and external customers and that processes are in place to assure such results
• Maintain and develop effective and economical information systems
• Proactively provide information to fellow colleagues in a timely and accurate manner. Information should run through the enterprise like veins through the body
• Work closely with related colleagues to develop and track key performance measurements for each operating unit
• Help grow our culture of self-management incorporating the use of key information to drive financial accountability and ownership
• Evaluate and improve business processes
• Develop and manage Colleague relationships which support the Mission, ensuring appropriate supporting colleague talent and ensuring you have a thorough knowledge of the strategies and affairs of all responsible operations — “hear the drums beat, know what those signals mean and what their strategic, tactical and financial ramifications are”

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree preferred
• 2-5 years of related experience preferred
• Strong business, finance, and accounting background required
• Excellent analytical skills
• Creative approach to problem solving
• Extensive experience in MS Excel (including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, etc.) and Access
• Experience in SQL database query language and/or Sage Accpac is a plus.

The position is based in Los Banos, CA and it is expected that a candidate lives within a 45-minute commute radius

Compensation:

This position offers a competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, compensation includes:

• Annual Bonus Potential, Medical, LTD, STD, Life Insurance, 401k, and Paid Time Off. Relocation assistance may be available

All offers of employment contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).

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