CFO

Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide strategic financial leadership for a growing organization in the agriculture sector based in Northeast Iowa. This fully remote opportunity calls for a hands-on executive who can strengthen reporting, guide forecasting, and translate financial data into practical business recommendations. The role will partner closely with leadership to support long-term planning, performance analysis, and high-impact operational decisions.

You MUST live in the upper Midwest.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the company's financial reporting framework to ensure timely, accurate delivery of monthly statements, annual budgets, and audit-related materials for internal and external stakeholders.

- Build forecasting tools, scenario models, and performance analyses that help leadership evaluate future opportunities, operational outcomes, and business strategy.

- Support corporate finance initiatives such as business valuations, organizational restructuring efforts, and merger or acquisition analysis as needed.

- Provide financial insight for major business decisions, including capital allocation, asset utilization, leasing versus purchasing considerations, and growth investments.

- Present clear interpretations of financial and operating results to executives and stakeholders, using data-driven analysis to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.

- Oversee month-end close activities, including preparation of financial summaries, visual reporting, and production-based performance analysis.

- Lead accounting operations across journal entries, reconciliations, cash management, forecasting, intercompany transactions, and financial data oversight.

- Manage core accounting functions covering the general ledger, receivables, payables, fixed assets, and consolidated reporting with appropriate eliminations.

- Establish and refine financial procedures, strengthen internal processes, and drive continuous improvements in reporting accuracy and efficiency.

- Review performance across revenue streams and cost centers, compare results against plan, and communicate meaningful variance analysis to management.

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

- At least 8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including leadership or management responsibility.

- Prior experience in the agriculture or manufacturing industry is required.

- Strong background in monthly financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.

- Demonstrated ability to perform financial modeling, variance analysis, and forward-looking business forecasting.

- Experience overseeing broad accounting functions, including intercompany activity and consolidated financial reporting.

- Ability to travel within the Midwest up to 10% as business needs require.

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