Finance Controller: Cooperative Finance Leader

Rockingham Petroleum; Franklin (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern States Cooperative in Kentucky seeks a Controller to lead the financial functions, establish an accounting department with strong internal controls, and report to senior leadership. You will oversee close processes, audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll, while guiding cost-saving initiatives and operational reporting across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5–10 years in accounting leadership; CPA not required; office-based with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent.
• 5–10 years in an accounting leadership role.
• Cooperative or Agriculture experience preferred but not required.
• CPA not required.
• Job functions are performed in an office environment.
• Travel may involve contact with hazardous materials and adverse weather conditions.

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
• Annual insurance renewals
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• 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
• Continually identify areas of improvement and cost savings

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business

Job description

Southern States Cooperative in Kentucky seeks a Controller to lead the financial functions, establish an accounting department with strong internal controls, and report to senior leadership. You will oversee close processes, audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and payroll, while guiding cost-saving initiatives and operational reporting across departments.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5–10 years in accounting leadership; CPA not required; office-based with