Controller

Cogdill Farm Supply, Inc. is a family-owned agribusiness headquartered in Dunlap, Iowa. We have six western Iowa locations in Dunlap, Dow City, Panama, Logan, Soldier, and Jacksonville.  Our business operations include grain merchandising, feed, seed, fertilizer, propane and farm supply sales, and custom fertilizer and chemical application.

We are hiring a Controller to manage the financial and accounting operations of the company.  This is a new position in the company.  In this role, the controller will report directly to the company’s Chief Financial Officer and will implement the company’s accounting policies and procedures, as well as preparing and reporting financial results to the Board of Directors and the company’s financial and governmental institutions.

We offer competitive compensation agreements based on experience, education and ability to perform the tasks assigned. The company has a generous benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off/Paid Holidays, 401K with company match, and Company paid life insurance.

We’re looking for you if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting and finance.  
• Preference will be given to candidates with significant agribusiness experience, a CPA and/or CMA designations.
• Excellent organizational skills, communications skills, the ability to multi task, and most importantly, the ability to work well in a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, and general understanding of various accounting software.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee and maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
• Implement and maintain the accounting and financial system of controls over transactions to ensure accuracy of data and financial information.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and other information for review by the CFO, and presentation to management.

• Monitor cash and debt levels, along with compliance with debt covenants.
• Calculate and issue financial and operating metrics, and provide financial analyses and benchmarking as needed, and coordinate information to be provided to external auditors.
• Oversee all payroll functions including recording payroll entries and payroll tax reporting.
• Prepare and/or oversee reconciliation of bank accounts, accounts receivable aging reports, accounts payable open invoices, and note balances payable to financial institutions.
• Ensure that inventory has been recorded and reported properly, including physical observation of quantities on hand and comparing results with the perpetual inventory amounts.
• Oversee or process postings and review of same in the company ERP system (AgVision).
• Ensure that all reasonable discounts are taken on accounts payable and are paid timely.
• Prepare and submit 3^rd-party chemical program reports to ensure receipt of all applicable rebates.
• Review and report to management any past due customer accounts receivable.
• Ensure that required note payments are made on a timely basis.
• Oversee and maintain an orderly accounting filing system.
• All other duties as assigned by management.

Salary : $81,700 - $103,000