Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:            Assistant Controller

Location:                    On-site, Baraboo, WI

Reports to: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Status :  Full-time

Overview :

Equity, Wisconsin’s largest livestock marketing cooperative, is also one of the nation’s largest livestock marketing organizations. The Assistant Controller position will take ownership and responsibility for the Finance/Accounting Department to provide accounting support and customer service to the corporate office and market locations throughout the Midwest. The role of the Assistant Controller is to provide accurate and timely financial information to aid the Management Team in making decisions to establish a strong, competitive, and profitable cooperative.  The position will be comfortable maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly recurring activities, unplanned business events, deadlines, and improving processes in a manner that meets all Cooperative policies, and managing responsibilities in accordance with established goals, plans, procedures, and budgets as directed by the Controller.

Essential Functions :

1.      Oversee, manage, monitor, and process daily accounting, cash management transactions, general

ledger activities, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets.

2.      Execute timely and accurate completion of monthly accounting close processes including general

ledger maintenance, journal entries, multiple bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, and

preparing financial statements.

3.      Oversee and support accounting associates with technical guidance and training, serve as trusted

backup to Controller, encourage accountability and continuous improvement, and progressively

develop leadership responsibility.

4.      Ensure compliance with GAAP standards, federal, state and local tax regulations.

5.      Coordinate/assist with internal and external audits, including preparing work papers, providing

support documentation, responding to inquiries, supporting internal/external tax audits, and

procedures.

6.      Proactive analysis of financial data, identifying process improvements, automation

opportunities/solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy recommendations to Controller.

7.      Assist and analyze financial statements, accounts, and data for unusual trends or discrepancies and

interact with other departments and markets to resolve any problem.

8.      Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned areas and provide variance analysis.

9.      Maintain internal control review, document financial procedures and policies as needed.

1. Responsible/oversee and process monthly and annual tax filing, such as, 1099s, federal, state, and
2. local tax returns as needed/requested.

11.  Lead and drive change by recognizing opportunities and implementing efficiencies and by

influencing management, peers, and associates.

1. Process data through various software, including SAGE accounting software, proprietary livestock
2. marketing software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
3. Provide support to corporate office, market locations, and members.
4. Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
5. Perform duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Two to five years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a fast-paced corporate environment preferred.
• Experience with multiple ERP systems and financial reporting software preferred.
• Strong commitment to delivering high-quality, on-time, accurate financial statements.
• Advanced proficiency and hands-on experience in MS Office, databases, spreadsheets, and accounting software.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and implement/automate process improvements.
• Demonstrate the ability to be reliable and punctual; on-site attendance is an essential function of this position to ensure adequate daily coverage, maintain team productivity, and meet operational deadlines.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, and exceptional communication, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills, working efficiently, and being well organized.
• Strong reasoning, judgment, and decision-making capabilities.

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association was established in 1922 to aid producers in the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses. The members of yesterday and today possess the same goal; to derive at an equitable price for the livestock they produce. Through the years, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has grown and been strengthened to its current standing as the area’s largest livestock marketing agency

Company Description

Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association was established in 1922 to aid producers in the marketing, managing and financing of their agricultural businesses. The members of yesterday and today possess the same goal; to derive at an equitable price for the livestock they produce. Through the years, Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association has grown and been strengthened to its current standing as the area’s largest livestock marketing agency