Assistant Controller - Agriculture Client Accounting Services

Overview

This role is an Assistant Controller position within the Accounting Services (PAS) team at the organization. The work combines hands-on accounting, project coordination, and client service. You will coordinate with bookkeepers, controllers, tax, and audit & assurance (A&A) teams to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial deliverables, with many clients operating in the agriculture industry.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, coordinating the collection of financial data and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with the PAS Controller to assess and implement client reporting requirements in accordance with service agreements
• Support client onboarding activities, ensuring timely and accurate setup of accounting processes and deliverables

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Review financial statements and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards
• Support timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in alignment with established deadlines
• Partner with the PAS Controller to enhance financial reporting packages and deliverables

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and provide day-to-day oversight of 2-4 bookkeepers
• Train, mentor, and develop team members to support continuous improvement in performance and technical skills
• Lead projects proactively and guide team execution

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Develop, document, and maintain standardized and client-specific accounting processes and workflows
• Create and refine financial reporting templates based on client requirements and service agreements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive implementation in collaboration with leadership

Systems & Technology

• Support internal teams and external clients related to accounting systems and software utilization
• Troubleshoot system and process issues to enable effective resolution and improved efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with financial reporting
• Demonstrated success in preparing and presenting accounting client deliverables
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience is valued
• Experience working with agricultural clients is a strong plus

Digital Fluency

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero; Experience with Basis is a plus
• Comfort navigating and learning new technologies, including AI-enabled accounting tools and digital workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot and support accounting software used by internal teams and clients

Critical Thinking & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly explain financial information
• Detail-oriented mindset balancing accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build trust within a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: $56,000 to $85,000/year
• Benefits include health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401k/profit-sharing; paid time off and holidays; flexible work arrangements; paid parental leave
• Compensation decisions take into account factors including experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location

Location

• US - Remote Eligible
• The role may include occasional work at an office or attendance at offsites, as requested/required by the organization and/or your supervisor
• While remote eligible, you must live in a state where the organization has a registered entity and is actively hiring; certain excluded states apply (state list is continuously evolving)

Application Deadline

• 11/6/2026

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.