Dairy Farmers of America

Controller

Dairy Farmers of America$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in finance or accounting disciplines.
  • Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred; other certifications may be required.
  • Solid knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting records and enhance financial controls.
  • Prepare and analyze budgets, reports and forecasts.
  • Direct monthly closing process and ensure journal entries completion.
  • Provide insightful financial analysis and business summaries.
  • Work with leadership to identify opportunities for cost savings.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain positive cash position.
  • Manage inventory transactions and internal controls.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and make strategic financial decisions.
  • Engagement in process improvement initiatives for operational efficiency.
  • Supportive work environment promoting employee relations.
  • Direct involvement in financial reporting and compliance activities.
  • Potential for continued professional development through required certifications.
Full Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE
Oversee all financial aspects for assigned location, including analysis, forecasts, budgeting, and reporting. Coordinate
local compliance with DFA policies and procedures and ensure cooperation with enterprise-wide functional departments.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain adequate accounting system records, ensure timely completion of standard procedures (i.e., period
end closing, financial statement analysis, and daily accounting transactions), and consistently enhance controls
and business solutions designed to mitigate financial risk
• Prepare annual budget, financial reports, cost reports, financial forecasts, regulatory reports, and monthly milk
reporting. Analyze variances and determine reasons and explanations. Interface with leadership, regulators, and
government agencies as necessary
• Direct monthly general ledger closing process, ensure completion of journal entries, and manage report
completion, including purchase price variance analysis, production variance analysis, cost savings, balance
sheet reconciliations, and spending analysis
• Prepare and distribute periodic plant/area/group financial analysis or business summaries, including insightful
commentaries detailing issues, opportunities, and action plans
• Provide routine or ad hoc analysis and communicate with leadership regarding significant financial performance
variances
• Work closely with leadership to identify opportunities and develop strategies, understand internal business
operations, and make decisions on process development and implementation to increase efficiencies and create
cost savings
• Ensure positive cash position, protect assets, identify profit improvement opportunities, and comply with all
regulatory requirements
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of inventory transactions, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets,
and internal controls
• Lead personnel in monitoring and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and serve as member of
process improvement team and assist in cost savings initiatives
• Manage employees, including recruitment, supervision, scheduling, development, evaluation, and performance
management if have direct reports. Maintain and promote positive employee relations in work environment
• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee,
but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of
experience and education)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related discipline
• Leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience preferred
• Certification and/or License - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
preferred; other certifications or licenses may be required during course of employment
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Advanced knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (GAAP) related to accounting and financial
reporting
• Solid knowledge of company computer systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Able to take ownership of financial and accounting functions
• Able to provide timely, high quality and comprehensive information
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and present large amounts of data in
an executive-level format
• Able to analyze and make recommendations from large amounts of data
• Able to think strategically and creatively
• Able to interpret and apply company policies
• Able to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Able to work collaboratively with employees in a variety of departments and build consensus around key
initiatives
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to adapt to changing operational needs
• Able to supervise staff efficiently and effectively (if have direct reports)
• Able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Must be able to read, write and speak English

About Dairy Farmers of America

Dairy Farmers of America Inc. is a national milk marketing cooperative in the United States. DFA markets members' raw milk and sells milk and derivative products to wholesale buyers both domestically and abroad. Net sales in 2016 were $13.5 billion, representing about 22 percent of raw milk production in the United States.
Learn more about Dairy Farmers of America
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Founded
1967

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