Senior Controller — GAAP, Budgeting & Audit Champion

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

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.