Controller

Description

At JDH and each of our subsidiaries, we know that agriculture is about more than moving commodities—it’s about connecting people and building relationships that matter. Founded in 1886, we’ve been proudly family-owned for five generations, and our roots in the industry run deep. From our mills and storage facilities to our corporate offices, our jobs provide a safe and supportive place to grow and reach your potential. 

Our experienced commodity traders manage grains, co-products, manufactured animal feed and animal feed ingredients. We work closely with a wide variety of origin markets to move commodities to destinations with demand. Using our extensive transportation network—including rail, truck and barge—we connect supply and demand across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Asia. 

But we don’t just trade commodities, we deliver reliability, value and the promise of doing what’s right. Whether it’s ensuring quality standards or finding innovative solutions, we’re here to challenge the status quo and keep the industry evolving. 

With a wide variety of career opportunities, you can find your fit, whether it’s working at one of our feed mills, managing logistics, trucking items to their destination or balancing the books at one of our office locations. 

At JDH, we value hard work and the drive to seek out what’s next. Together, with our team of dedicated professionals, we believe we’re building a better future for agriculture. 

Summary:  

The Controller will report directly to the General Manager. The position will be responsible for directing and overseeing all accounting and finance functions applicable to the division.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Controller will perform the following duties and additional projects or duties as assigned:

Accounting/Finance

o Strong understanding of Grain and Commodity Trade accounting, including mark-to-market,  

inventory, billing, and receivables.

o Strong understanding of component cost accounting for manufacturing unit.

o Oversee all day-to-day accounting functions, including grain accounting, A/R, A/P, 

inventory.

o Direct the preparation of the monthly and year-end financials statements, ensuring a quick 

and accurate close.

o Reconcile margin projections by revenue managers to actual P&L results. Provide feedback 

to revenue managers regarding any variances.

o Compile mid-month and end-of-month gross margin and consolidated projections

o Ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly with supporting documentation.

o Coordinate the annual budgeting process.

o Provide routine contract and pricing audit reports to grain merchandisers and merchandiser 

assistants for review.

o Provide routine gross margin analysis reporting to feed-mill group.

o Coordinate capital expenditure accounting, including project cost projections, setting 

depreciation rates, monitoring construction in progress, and reviewing the asset schedule for 

accuracy.

Leadership

o Ability to lead accounting and administrative team by directing daily responsibilities of staff, 

conduct staff meetings, supervise staff and adhere to HR policies.

o Present financial and analytical reports to the leadership group of the division, as well as 

periodic presentations to corporate leadership groups.

o Be a safety leader by following safety policies and directing staff to maintain a safe working 

environment.

o Understand all administrative and accounting functions in order to recommend improvements 

to processes. 

Compliance

o Ensure proper internal control procedures are in place for all business activities.

o Assist with annual audit as directed by the corporate office.

o Maintain compliance with external agencies, including state tax departments, local property  

taxing agencies, grain licenses, motor vehicles departments, etc.

o Oversee coordination and compliance with UCC/EFS liens on first handled grain purchased 

from farmers. 

Special Projects

o Assist General Manager and Executive group with ad hoc reporting, projections, and business 

analysis as needed.

o Assist General Manger with business modeling for potential revenue opportunities.

o Coordinate with IT on system updates, improvements, and technology (i.e. cell phones, 

laptops, desk terminals) needs for division staff.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

· Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or related business field

· Minimum 5 years of financial leadership and management experience

· Grain and feed industry knowledge or experience with mark-to-market accounting is strongly desired

· Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail

· Ability to communicate with management, team members, and support staff

· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook

· Strong ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Physical Demands 

· Frequent sitting, use of computer, communication via telephone

· Ability to navigate an office environment.

· Job may require occasional travel within the United States.