Division Controller (Farming)

Job Description

Job Description

Division Controller (Agriculture / Grower Accounting)
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly capable Division Controller to lead financial operations within a fast-paced agricultural division. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader with experience in grower accounting, farming operations, and cost-intensive production environments. You will partner closely with operational leadership to drive financial visibility, ensure compliance, and support scalable growth.
This position oversees a lean accounting team of three, requiring both strategic leadership and day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all core accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and grower settlements tied to agricultural production cycles
Manage crop costing, inventory valuation, and production reporting across farming operations (planting, harvesting, packing, and distribution)
Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, incorporating yield assumptions, commodity pricing, and seasonal cash flow dynamics
Ensure strict adherence to GAAP and internal controls, coordinating audits and maintaining audit-ready documentation
Supervise and develop a 3-person accounting team, driving accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement
Partner with operations and executive leadership to provide margin analysis, cost insights, and profitability by ranch/field/block
Monitor and optimize cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditures in a production-driven environment
Support system enhancements and reporting improvements across ERP and financial tools

Systems & Tools
Hands-on experience with leading accounting and ERP platforms, such as:

Famous Software (Ag-focused ERP)
QuickBooks Enterprise / Sage Intacct / NetSuite / Microsoft Dynamics
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, modeling, data analysis)

Experience integrating operational data (yields, labor, inputs) into financial reporting is highly valued.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within agriculture, farming, food production, or related industries
Strong understanding of grower accounting, cost accounting, and inventory-intensive environments
Proven ability to lead small teams while remaining hands-on
Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to operate effectively in a deadline-driven, seasonal business environment

What We Offer

Competitive base salary with performance incentives tied to operational success
Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Opportunity to play a key leadership role in a critical agriculture operation
High visibility with executive leadership and direct impact on business performance

Position Summary
This is a high-impact role for a finance leader who understands the complex intersection of agriculture, operations, and accounting—and can translate field-level activity into meaningful financial insights.