Controller

AgReserves, Inc.; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Assistance

Profit-sharing bonus

Relocation Assistance

Company Cell Phone

Job summary

AgReserves, Inc. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our California finance team. The Controller III will oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and partner with operational leaders to drive financial accountability.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly reporting, internal controls, and coordinating audits. The role requires 8+ years in accounting with leadership, CPA/CMA, and travel between office sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA or CMA required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibility.
• Public accounting (audit) experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit practices.
• Experience leading accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; Infor/Lawson preferred.
• Travel required between office and operational locations.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records and reporting.
• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, financial analyses, and KPIs to operational leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support decision-making.
• Own the accounting policies, procedures, and internal control environment to ensure GAAP compliance.
• Coordinate and lead external and internal audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Lead initiatives on standardization, process improvement, automation, and efficiency.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and key financial metrics.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting personnel with cross-training and succession readiness.
• Support business transactions, acquisitions, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting leadership

U.S. GAAP

Budgeting & forecasting

Audits

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA

Master's degree

Tools

ERP systems (Infor/Lawson)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Deseret Farms of California is seeking an experienced Controller to join our local finance team!

Summary:

The Controller III is responsible for leading the organization's accounting function and ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. This role oversees accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and financial performance reporting. The Controller III partners closely with operational leadership to support decision-making, improve business processes, and drive financial accountability across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and completeness of financial records and reporting.
• Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting process, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Prepare and present monthly management reports, financial analyses, and key performance indicators to operational leadership.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support operational decision-making.
• Own the organization's accounting policies, procedures, and internal control environment to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.
• Coordinate and lead external and internal audit activities, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings.
• Lead finance initiatives focused on standardization, process improvement, automation, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor working capital performance, cash flow, and key financial metrics.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting personnel while ensuring adequate cross-training and succession readiness within the team.
• Support business transactions, acquisitions, system implementations, and other strategic initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. CPA or CMA required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Public accounting (audit) experience preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit practices.
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting operations, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Strong proficiency with ERP accounting systems, financial reporting tools, databases, and Microsoft Office applications; Infor and/or Lawson experience preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with operational leaders and influence business decisions.
• Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex business environment.
• Travel required between office and operational locations.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills are a plus.
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Working conditions:

• The physical demands below describe what is generally required to perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
• Occasionally lift, carry, or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as files, supplies, or equipment.
• Regularly sit, stand, and move about the office environment.
• Frequently use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, phone, and other standard office equipment.
• Occasionally reach, bend, or stoop to access files, storage, or office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically, including written and verbal communication.
• Have adequate vision to perform office tasks, including reading, computer use, and reviewing documents, with the ability to adjust focus as needed.

• The work environment below describes conditions the employee may encounter while performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made when appropriate.
• Work is performed primarily in a climate‑controlled office environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards.
• Routine use of standard office equipment, including computers, phones, printers, photocopiers, and filing systems.
• Noise levels are typically quiet to moderate, consistent with a professional office setting.
• Occasional travel by vehicle or other means may be required to visit company locations or attend meetings.
• Periodic after‑hours or extended work hours may be necessary to support business operations or critical deadlines.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or during specific activities and will be provided in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.

AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site:https://www.agreserves.com/benefits/. AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.

Additional Benefits may also include: Company Cell Phone, Relocation Assistance.