Controller - Feed Commodities International, Inc chez Feed Commodities International, Inc

Client: Feed Commodities International 

Position: Controller  

Website: www.feedcommodities.com 

Location for the Position: 47 Feed Mill Lane, Middlebury, VT 

Reports to: CEO  

Estimated Starting Salary: $115,000 - $150,000 per year depending on experience 

Position location: Onsite

About Us: 

Feed Commodities International (FCI), Inc, is a company devoted to serving the needs of commercial dairy farms. Locally owned and operated, our experienced team is comprised of nutritional consultants, mill operations, and office support staff working together to provide farmers with the best advice in the dairy industry to attain their farms’ goals. Our goal at FCI is excellent customer service.  

Since our inception, we have been providing our customers with quality products and services. Virtually all our commodity blends are custom tailored to fit the needs of our dairy producers.  

Our motto is Partners for Profitability. We know that our customers need to make a profit, and we are driven to provide them with professional consulting services to help them achieve their goals. We are a true custom commodity feed company with only one mission in mind: to satisfy the needs of our customers and their cows. Our consultants partner with our customers and offer nutritional and economic guidance. We strip out wasteful spending and unnecessary duplication. We offer sensible advice that delivers a needed return on investment for our customers.  

Position Overview: 

The Controller is an important contributor to the leadership team.  This key role provides hands-on involvement with monthly and yearly closings, prepares and reviews financial statements, and communicates key trends to the CEO and senior management team.      While this is primarily a hands-on role, the position is also strategic.  The Controller will work with the CEO and leadership team on the long-term financial strategy of the company.  In addition, this position manages five members of the accounting team.  

Essential Job Duties: 

Daily, Monthly & Annual Responsibilities: 

• Prepare, monitor, and analyze monthly and annual financial reports for the CEO and management team.  Communicate key trends and findings about the financials. 

• Review bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations. 

• Prepare and post journal entries. 

• Ensure all transactions for the period are accounted for.  

• Oversee accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes and assist with payroll processing.  

• Review significant variances and provide recommendations on areas that should be addressed.  

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns and other business-related filings. 

• Generate monthly reports that include A/R, A/P, and WIP.  

• Develop the annual budget, provide monthly and quarterly analysis of the budget to actual, and make recommendations based on company performance. 

• Work with the accounting team on the audit. 

• Assist the outside accountants with everything needed to prepare annual financial statements and tax returns. 

• Create and maintain financial controls and procedures for the accounting department. 

• Additional job responsibilities may be periodically assigned by the CEO. 

Financial Leadership: 

• Provide financial analysis and projections to leadership to guide strategic decisions. 

• Advise the CEO on financial trends impacting the business. 

• Present financial information at management meetings and provide financial guidance. 

• Stay up to date on trends and developments in the accounting profession and implement best practices.  

Team Development: 

• Provide mentorship to the accounting team to help them reach their professional goals.  

• Lead regular accounting team meetings to support the team in prioritizing tasks. 

• Conduct performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.  

Technology Utilization: 

• Optimize the utilization of Great Plains systems and leverage its full potential. 

   to make accounting processes as efficient as possible. 

Education, Skills, and Experience: 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or equivalent experience.  

• At least five years of related experience required.  

• Strong experience and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Accounting Software.  Great Plans experience is highly desirable. 

• Ability to work independently, with initiative, multitask and prioritize work assignments and manage time. 

• Good communication skills, organization skills and can meet deadlines.  

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.  

• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.  

• Professional demeanor and ability to articulate and defend financial results to leadership team. 

Benefits for You: 

401(k) retirement plan 

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays 

Medical insurance 

Life and disability insurance