Controller

Southern States Corporation; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative seeks a Controller to lead financial functions, establishing an internal controls framework and an accounting department. You will oversee month-end closes, present financials to the board, and manage the balance sheet with an emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.

You will coordinate audits, support budgeting/forecasting, create dashboards for department heads, and partner with HR on payroll and benefits impacts. Office-based role with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Other Required.
• 5-10 years in an accounting leadership role.
• Cooperative or Agriculture experience is preferred, but not required.
• CPA not required.
• Job functions are performed in an office environment.

Responsibilities

• Review established infrastructure to identify areas of improvement and opportunity.
• Oversee the month end close process and produce monthly financials.
• Attend board meetings, presenting the financials in a digestible manner.
• Manage the balance sheet, making upper management aware of any potential issues.
• Coordinate external audits and work with outside CPA on taxes.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

The Controller will lead the financial functions for Member Coops, establishing an accounting department of internal controls and checks and balances.

Job Duties

Review established infrastructure to identify areas of improvement and opportunity

Oversee the month end close process and produce monthly financials

Attend board meetings, presenting the financials in a digestible manner

Manage the balance sheet, making upper management aware of any potential issues

Coordinate external audits and work with outside CPA on taxes

Annual insurance renewals

Benefits Administration from an accounting viewpoint, understanding how benefits impact the balance sheet

Monitor the company's margins to help inform buying decisions and create efficiencies

Create reporting dashboards for other department leaders, communicating financial information which impacts their departments

Combine with Human Resources to manage payroll, ensuring that people receive their checks on time

Budgeting and Forecasting

Continually identify areas of improvement and cost savings

Requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Other Required

5-10 years in an accounting leadership role

Cooperative or Agriculture experience is preferred, but not required

CPA not required

Job functions are performed in an office environment

While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions

Physical Activities & Requirements

• Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit
• Frequently Walk
• Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

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