What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestock Controller position at Agri Beef?
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead all finance and accounting functions for the Livestock Division, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable reporting
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Livestock President and operations, driving profitability and operational efficiency
- Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; align with corporate goals and drive accountability to results
- Analyze performance, identify trends and variances, and translate insights into clear action plans
- Partner with managers to strengthen financial acumen and improve decision-making
- Identify risks and opportunities; lead initiatives to improve margins, control costs, and optimize working capital
- Oversee capital planning and investment analysis, ensuring strong ROI discipline
- Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and reporting tools
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies while driving efficiency and simplification
- Build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate financial performance clearly across all levels
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and development within the finance function
- Proven ability to lead through influence and build trust across all levels of an organization
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information
- Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives
- Working knowledge of livestock or agricultural operations strongly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
- 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including leadership responsibility
- Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to connect results to operational drivers