Southern States Cooperative Hiring for Controller- Bedford Coop at Bedford, VA  Full Time

Job Description

The Controller will lead the financial functions for Bedford Cooperative, establishing an accounting department of internal controls and checks and balances.

Job Duties

Review established infrastructure to identify areas of improvement and opportunity

Oversee the month end close process and produce monthly financials

Attend board meetings, presenting the financials in a digestible manner

Manage the balance sheet, making upper management aware of any potential issues

Coordinate external audits and work with outside CPA on taxes

Annual insurance renewals

Benefits Administration from an accounting viewpoint, understanding how benefits impact the balance sheet

Monitor the company’s margins to help inform buying decisions and create efficiencies

Create reporting dashboards for other department leaders, communicating financial information which impacts their departments

Combine with Human Resources to manage payroll, ensuring that people receive their checks on time

Budgeting and Forecasting

Continually identify areas of improvement and cost savings

QUALIFICATIONS:

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Other Required

5-10 years in an accounting leadership role

Cooperative or Agriculture experience is preferred, but not required

CPA preferred, but not required

Work Environment

Job functions are performed in an office environment

While traveling may have contact with hazardous materials and drive/travel and work in adverse weather conditions

Physical Activities & Requirements

While performing the essential job functions of this position, the following is required:

Continuously Manual dexterity (fingers and hands), reach with Arms & Hands, Repetitive Motion Feet & Hands, Sit

Frequently Walk

Occasionally Balance, bend, drive, stand, twist back & neck, crouch, kneel, stoop

Must be able to speak to co-workers and customers regarding day-to-day business operations.

Tools & Equipment

Computer, printer, phone

Southern States Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws or regulations.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled