Controller

If you’re a Controller who is successful today and know you’re capable of more influence, visibility, and impact, this is the kind of role that accelerates your trajectory. Our client is a privately held, family-owned ag and commodities organization in central Illinois that is well established, financially stable, and entering a phase where stronger financial structure, clearer reporting, and enhanced forecasting are critical to continued success, creating a high-visibility opportunity to work closely with ownership, shape financial processes, and influence how decisions are made, not just report the results. The organization operates across grain and value-added agricultural products and offers a collaborative, open, and transparent culture. The location provides a significantly lower cost of living than major metros while remaining accessible to larger regional markets. Key Responsibilities: Build, strengthen, and maintain financial controls, compliance structure, and accounting processes Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close with strong ownership of balance sheet accuracy Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights that help leadership reduce noise in reporting and better understand performance drivers Develop and advance FP&A capabilities including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and scenario modeling Partner closely with operations and commercial teams to align financial results with business activity Support external audits and maintain relationships with outside accounting firms and advisors Identify and implement process improvements while constructively challenging the status quo Lead and mentor a small accounting team while remaining a hands‑on contributor Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field CPA preferred but not required Controller or senior accounting leadership experience in an operating company or closely held business Grain accounting experience is strongly perferred AGRIS system experience is a significant and highly valued bonus Experience with commodities and derivatives accounting Strong balance sheet knowledge and technical accounting fundamentals Exposure to external audit or public accounting audit Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and financial analysis Experience leading or mentoring a small team Collaborative, detail-oriented, and comfortable working directly with ownership Why This Role: High‑impact role with meaningful influence over financial direction Privately held, family‑owned organization with practical decision‑making and minimal bureaucracy Opportunity to build, improve, and modernize processes rather than just maintain them Competitive compensation and possible relocation assistance Confidentiality Notice: The company name and specific location will be disclosed later in the interview process. All inquiries and applications will be handled in strict confidence. Location: Central Illinois region Compensation: $130,000 to $150,000 base salary, commensurate with experience Relocation Assistance: May be available for the right candidate Employment Type: Full-time, exempt #J-18808-Ljbffr CFO Systems Recruiting Division