Controller

Bottomley Farms is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Controller to lead our financial operations and ensure the integrity of our accounting processes. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance, while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in agriculture finance, Join us to play a key role in shaping our financial success and operational excellence!

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Manage all accounting functions, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance
• Oversee project financials, including cost tracking, budget analysis, and forecasting for all farm projects
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal controls across all departments
• Collaborate with managers to monitor project budgets, schedules, and profitability metrics
• Utilize agriculture management software such as Sage X3 and Clarity.
• Prepare detailed financial reports for executive leadership and stakeholders to facilitate informed decision-making
• Coordinate with external auditors during audits and ensure timely completion of all financial documentation

Direct Reports:

1. Accounting Manager

2. Billing Specialist

3. AR / AP Specialist

4. Payroll Specialist

5. Cattle Invoicing Specialist

Job Description: The Corporate Controller will report directly to the CFO. This position will be a key player – working closely with the executive leadership team. The primary responsibilities for this role include:

· Managerial:

• Manage weekly AP distributions.
• Approve time off.
• Manage a team of 5 or more as we grow.
• Safeguard company assets through the implementation and enforcement of strong internal controls – company policies and procedures.

· Treasury:

• Manage and monitor weekly cash forecast.
• Process positive pay exceptions.
• Manage the transfer of funds (Transfers, ACH and Wires).
• Research returned ACH items or other banking discrepancies.

· Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Assist with annual operating and capex budget development.
• Prepare budget variance analysis.
• Update consolidation worksheet (monthly).
• Prepare profitability analysis and work to improve, automate, and enhance related segment reporting.
• Identify cost saving initiatives.
• Monitor debt service and the related cash flow impacts – to optimize fleet management decisions.

· Regulatory:

Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of:

• Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual payroll tax returns
• Annual W-2s and 1099s.
• Sales and Use tax returns.
• Quarterly IFTA returns
• Annual 2290 Heavy Highway Use tax returns.
• Monthly and Quarterly Fuel and Mileage tax returns.

· Accounting:

• Ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.
• Work to improve the accuracy of departmental coding for budget variance analysis.
• Manage fixed assets and lease accounting.
• Oversee the monthly close process.
• Manage other company files and record necessary intercompany transactions.

· Other:

• Manage any bonuses, commissions, etc.
• Provide feedback in daily meetings – commenting on weekly trends or other KPIs and sharing key financial metrics after monthly close.
• Ad hoc projects as required

Requirements: To be considered for this position, the candidate should possess at a minimum…

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Prior experience in accounting or finance roles (4 years).
• Other Requirements:
• Prior experience leading and developing a team (1 year).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Mastery level Excel skills.

Desirable Qualifications:

• · Prior experience with Sage, Clarity, Excel and other Microsoft Office programs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person