Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller –
Location: Eau Claire, WI –
Compensation: Up to $160,000 + Bonus + Benefits

A fast-growing, multi-entity agricultural enterprise is seeking a Controller to lead financial strategy and operations across its crop, livestock, and grain trading businesses. This is a newly created role offering direct access to ownership, full P&L responsibility, and the rare opportunity to modernize financial systems from the ground up.

This role is perfect for a hands‑on financial leader who thrives in dynamic environments, understands agricultural operations, and is excited to build best‑in‑class finance infrastructure while advising on strategic decisions from land acquisition to vertical integration.

• Lead financial operations across crop production, livestock, and grain merchandising
• Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, entity consolidations, and reporting
• Design and implement improved accounting workflows and modern ERP systems
• Provide strategic insights to guide ownership on capital allocation, investments, and risk
• Support lending relationships, compliance, and commodity‑specific accounting
• Manage and grow a small, capable finance team while rolling up your sleeves where needed

• 5+ years of financial leadership in agriculture, commodities, or food production
• Strong accounting fundamentals and a "builder" mindset
• Experience with multi‑entity structures and hands‑on financial operations
• Proficiency with Quick Books Enterprise or ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills; CPA or MBA a plus

• High‑impact leadership with strategic exposure
• Autonomy to build financial systems that scale with the business
• Competitive salary up to $160K + annual bonus
• Health & dental (75% employer‑paid), 401(k) with match, relocation support, and more

This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a transformative leadership position and help shape the financial future of a thriving ag‑based company in Eau Claire, WI. Let me know if you'd like a version for Linked In or candidate outreach!