Controller

DescriptionTyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of an agriculture-focused organization in Fresno, California. This position will guide accounting strategy, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help leadership make informed business decisions through timely financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong management experience, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a proven background supporting compliance, budgeting, and operational performance in a farming or agriculture environment.Responsibilities:• Lead the company’s accounting and finance activities across general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.• Shape financial plans that support business objectives, establish performance measures, and track results against strategic goals.• Direct the annual budgeting process and ongoing forecast updates, providing variance analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.• Maintain reliable accounting records, effective internal controls, and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.• Prepare and review periodic financial statements, consolidated reports, and other management reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP.• Oversee compliance with applicable legal, tax, regulatory, and reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.• Partner with external accounting and tax advisors to support audits, annual reviews, tax planning, and statutory reporting obligations.• Manage capital planning activities, monitor debt obligations and covenant compliance, and help ensure appropriate insurance coverage is in place.• Provide financial insight to leadership to support operational decisions, long-term planning, and execution of key business initiatives.Requirements• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, payroll, tax, audit, or a closely related area.• At least 5 years of leadership experience managing accounting or finance professionals.• Prior experience within agriculture, farming, or a closely related industry is required.• Strong command of general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, and financial reporting.• Experience producing consolidated financial statements and working within U.S. GAAP standards.• Knowledge of regulatory compliance, tax reporting requirements, and audit support practices.• Proficiency with accounting and financial reporting systems, along with the ability to improve processes and controls.• Demonstrated leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to business stakeholders.For confidential consideration apply directly or reach out to Tyler Houk on LinkedIn!Job typePermIndustryAgriculture