Agronomy Controller

Our ideal candidate is an established professional who has a high level of integrity, positive attitude and image, with a strong accounting background, as well as solid written and verbal skills, who can solve problems efficiently and timely while being someone who strives for success every day in all they do.

Cooperative Producers, Inc. (CPI) offers a diverse range of employment opportunities that span a wide variety of fields. We continuously seek enthusiastic and qualified individuals who can help contribute to the growth and success of our cooperative.

CPI is seeking a dedicated Agronomy Controller to join our expanding team. We deeply value our employees' contributions and are committed to their professional development, engagement, and success. We recruit and retain the best people to continually deliver exceptional value.

CPI is proudly committed to our "Making Local Matter" initiative by forging enduring partnerships with local farmers and actively supporting the communities of Northern Kansas and Central Nebraska. As an employee of CPI, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on your community and support CPI's mission of making local matter.

What The Job Is

CPI is looking for someone who has a strong financial background who will promote and support CPI’s Agronomy accounting programs, oversee the agronomy accounting systems software ensuring accuracy and updates, review and balance company agronomy accounts and plan and oversee the internal controls that are implemented upon approval of the CEO. The ideal candidate will be quick to connect with others and able to establish and maintain working relationships while building a positive rapport with the CPI Leadership Team and ensure a consistent flow of information to management. In addition, this person will assist with monthly financial statements, company audits and review company policies regarding accounting, computer, software and security for effectiveness as they apply to the agronomy division and recommend improvements to the CEO, CFO and VP of Agronomy.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on customer service.
• A high level of integrity ethics, morals and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and a results-oriented demeanor is a must.
• A thorough understanding of financial statements, computer proficiency and a strong business acumen with time management skills, effective planning and organization and proficient decision-making abilities.
• Proficient knowledge of business computer skills (Microsoft Office, Database, Internet and Accounting software’s) and CPI’s internal computer systems that affect day to day activities.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
• Strong ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Associates or Bachelor’s degree from a two or four-year college or university with an emphasis or major in accounting.
• Minimum two years related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA Certification is a plus!
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Prolonged sitting at a desk and working on a computer is essential in this role.
• The ability to lift up to 15 pounds at a time is required.
• This position is Onsite at our CPI Hastings Corporate Headquarters.
• Generous benefits and competitive wages.
  
  

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CPI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment.