Ag Growth International

Controller

Ag Growth International$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or cost accounting
  • Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Experience in a publicly traded company
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Solid understanding of cost accounting principles
  • Experience in preparing and presenting financial reports
  • Ability to delegate effectively
  • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
  • Experience in maintaining documented accounting processes
  • Proven relationship-building skills within and outside the organization
  • Strong problem-solving abilities with sound recommendations
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Power BI; advanced Excel skills required

Responsibilities

  • Lead the full cycle accounting process and manage daily transactions under established controls
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and related management reports
  • Forecast monthly cash flow and prepare results updates
  • Collaborate across departments to prepare operating forecasts
  • Analyze product changes to assess cost impacts
  • Prepare and manage the annual budget
  • Conduct variance analysis compared to budget and prior periods
  • Analyze gross margin by various metrics
  • Ensure compliance with tax obligations and assist with income tax support
  • Review business processes and implement improvements
  • Manage working capital initiatives to optimize cash flow
  • Coordinate with AGI team members and external auditors
  • Track asset spend against budgets and manage lease accounting

Benefits

  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunity for hands-on leadership
  • Focus on process improvement and efficiency
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams
  • Potential to influence financial strategy and operations
Full Job Description
Position Title: Controller
Department: Finance
Location: Clay Center, KS


We are seeking a Controller to join our AGI Clay Center finance team. The ideal candidate will be a roll-up-the-sleeves, hands on leader who is up for a challenge to help improve the accounting and finance function with the help of the Director of Finance - US Farm. This role will have a strong emphasis on cost accounting and product line analysis.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead the full cycle accounting process, including management of day-to-day transactions for in accordance with established controls
  • Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and monthly report outs to management
  • Prepare monthly cash flow results and forecast cash flow results
  • Prepare monthly operating forecasts through collaboration with sales, purchasing, production, finance and the leadership team of the facility
  • Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs
  • Prepare annual budget.
  • Perform variance analysis of results compared to budget, prior year, and regular forecasts - on a summary and detailed level
  • Analyze gross margin by product line, region, etc
  • Ensure compliance with applicable sales and use taxes as well as assist in the preparation of income tax filing support
  • Review business processes, provide recommendations for improvement and implement improvement initiatives. Help implement cost-effective procedures and production improvements based on recommendations
  • Implement working capital initiatives to effectively manage divisional cash flow, including analysis of inventory levels, accounts payable and accounts receivable management.
  • Work closely with AGI team members and external auditors or accountants, as required
  • Track leased asset spend against budget, account for additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, lease interest, and lease payments

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of work experience in accounting, preference may be given to those with manufacturing or cost accounting experience
  • Experience with SAP or other ERP systems
  • Experience in a publicly traded company
  • Communicate effectively both verbal and written
  • Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and practices
  • Experience preparing and presenting financial and analytical report outs.
  • Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to area team members
  • Excellent organization and prioritization skills
  • Experience in the administration and maintenance of documented accounting processes
  • Proven ability to build strong working relationships both internal and external to the organization
  • Ability to problem-solve and make sound recommendations pertaining to organization effectiveness
  • Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), Power BI
    • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis, this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

About Ag Growth International

Ag Growth International is a leading manufacturer of portable and stationary grain handling, storage and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, grain storage bins, grain handling accessories, grain aeration equipment and grain drying systems. AGI has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Italy, Brazil and the United Kingdom, as well as a global network of distribution partners. The company's products are sold under the brand names Batco, Wheatheart, Westfield, Storm, REM, Hutchinson, Mayrath, Hi Roller, Union Iron, PTM Technology and Tramco.
Learn more about Ag Growth International
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$47 million
Founded
1996
5 Year Trend
+12%
Revenue
$1 billion
NASDAQ

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