Assistant Controller

UNITED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE INC; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead core accounting and financial reporting functions. The role ensures robust general ledger oversight, accurate statements, and support for audits, while partnering with operations to track costs and align budgets.

The position emphasizes collaboration with leadership, timely close processes, and improving financial controls across the cooperative. Strong Excel and ERP experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Experience with general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting preferred.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally with operations teams and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger activity for all operations.
• Assist month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Support audit processes (internal/external) and documentation requests.
• Prepare internal and external financial reports.
• Assist in tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Support annual budgeting process across departments.
• Analyze variances and provide insights to leadership.
• Partner with CFO on forecasting and financial planning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional partnering

Financial data translation

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

Systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

Primary Purpose

The Assistant Controller supports the financial integrity of United Ag by overseeing core accounting functions related to the cooperative. This role is responsible for general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and supporting audit processes, while partnering with operational leaders to ensure accurate cost tracking, inventory valuation, and budget alignment across the cooperative.

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Accounting & Financial Oversight

• Support and review general ledger activity for all operations
• Assist in month‑end and year‑end close processes
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Monitor account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Assist in preparation of internal and external financial reports
• Support audit processes (internal/external) and documentation requests
• Ensure compliance with cooperatives accounting standards
• Assist in tax filings and regulatory reporting requirements

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support annual budgeting process across departments
• Analyze variances and provide insight to leadership
• Partner with CFO on forecasting and financial planning
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the appropriate supervisor

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience with general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to partner cross‑functionally with operations teams
• Strong systems knowledge
• Ability to translate financial data into business insights
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Experience

This position is designed to accommodate a range of experience levels, including:

• Entry‑level candidates (including recent graduates) with strong academic foundation and/or internship experience
• Experienced professionals with demonstrated progression in accounting, financial reporting, or related fields

In its efforts to promote nondiscrimination and as required by law, United Agricultural Cooperative, Inc. does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Additionally, the Company does not discriminate against an employee or applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminatory employment practice. Employment decisions will be made on the basis of each applicant’s job qualifications, experience, and abilities.