Controller

Position: Controller

Location: St. Johns, MI

AgroLiquid is looking to hire a Controller who will be responsible for supporting and actively engaging in company growth, goals and objectives as it relates to the financial well-being of the organization through assisting and supporting the Accounting and Manufacturing Teams with responsibilities in daily, monthly and annual accounting or costing tasks using experience/knowledge in both disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the production of periodic financial reports and ensure that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Maximize return on financial assets by establishing, maintaining and ensuring utilization of financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
• Achieve target {budget} objectives by reviewing expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating and following up on corrective actions.
• Benchmark best practices to assist in evaluation of current processes and recommend changes to improve operational efficiencies.
• Responsible for the total cost of production and products by assessing the variable costs of each step of production as well as fixed costs.
• LMA: Lead, manage and create/maintain accountability of the accounting team.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Regularly monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and provide information to external auditors.
• Ensure company compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by keeping current on existing and new legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, filing financial reports, and advising management on needed actions.
• Ensure operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements, service contracts, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Protect operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Coordination of team projects to automate processes and implement new technologies.
• Audit transactions to verify proper policies and procedures.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and protocols at all times.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe working environment for self and staff.
• Assist with special site related projects as directed.
• Additional duties as deemed necessary by management.
  
  
  

What We Offer:

We provide a complete compensation package to our employees that supports them from employment to retirement. We offer:

• Base Salary that accurately captures the skills, experience and goals of the candidate,
• Commission program
• Bonus opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Flexible Spending
• 401K retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off/holidays
• Tuition Program to support continued learning
• Training and Development
• Sales Incentive Trip to recognize and award excellence in the field
  
  
  

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or commensurate degree
• Minimum 5 years of experience with multiple site or entity financial reporting, month-end closes, standard costing, Internal Audits and Internal Controls.
• Strong math and communication skills
• Positive attitude and professional appearance
• Previous successful experience leading and managing an Accounting team
• Proficient computer skills (ex: Microsoft office, Sage experience a plus or other ERP)
• Excellent work organization and process execution
  
  
  

Our company culture is guided by our five core values: Authentic, Passionately Engaged, Servant Leader, Committed to Greatness and Humbly Confident. This creates an environment of empowerment, autonomy and collaboration. If these values align with your intrinsic needs, AgroLiquid is the place for you!