Controller

Dairy One is a not-for-profit organization that exists to help farms succeed. With our primary offices and laboratory services located in Ithaca, NY; we provide services from Maine to Ohio, throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. This year, we are proudly celebrating our 76th year in business with our valued customers and employees who believe in and support our mission of continuous improvement.

Dairy One is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to join our team. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, defined benefit retirement plan, and paid time off. If you are a highly motivated individual with a strong background in accounting, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of all financial transactions, perform general ledger reconciliation and account analysis.
• Perform month-end / quarter-end / year-end close activities, ensuring reported results comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internally established controls and policies.
• Supervise all banking functions including setting up and maintaining bank accounts, monitoring cash balances, and completing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department and mentor direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional development.
• Manage accurate and compliant payroll processing, including associated activities and reports.
• Assist with audit preparations and requests for information.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist CFO with interviewing, hiring, orienting, and training employees as well as planning, assigning, and delegating work.
• Assess and implement initiatives for process improvement in closing and transactional procedures.
• Identify and report financial internal control discrepancies and non-compliance issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance, or a closely related field. CPA is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in an accounting position with 5 years managing people and 2 years as a Controller.
• Must have extensive experience with month-end close activities and year-end audit operations; previous experience is a must.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Previous experience using NetSuite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong ability to analyze information and present ideas and information accurately and concisely.
• Strong ethics; able to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the accounting field.
• Ability to work varied and additional hours during closing and budgeting periods.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address financial discrepancies and inefficiencies.
• High level of accuracy in financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Ability to identify errors and implement corrective measures.
• Strong leadership skills to help manage and motivate the accounting team.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000 per year with bonus opportunities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Accounting: 10 years (Preferred)
• Managerial: 5 years (Preferred)
• Controller: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPA (Preferred)

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits, annual pay increases, and bonuses.
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match and immediate vesting.
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Professional development opportunities

SCHEDULE

• Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm on-site