Assistant Controller - Agriculture Client Accounting Services

Overview

This role is for an Assistant Controller on the Accounting Services team. The position combines hands-on accounting work with project coordination, client service, and collaboration across bookkeeping, controllers, tax, and audit & assurance (A&A) to deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial results—often for clients 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 the 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, ensuring continuous improvement in performance and technical skills
• Lead by proactively managing projects and guiding 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, ensuring 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 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 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 explain financial information clearly
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to balance accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build trust within a team

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range estimate: $56,000 to $85,000/year (exact compensation depends on experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location)
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401k/profit-sharing
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Paid parental leave

Location / Work Arrangement

• Flexible work environment: Remote, hybrid, or in-office arrangements
• Remote eligibility: 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.
• To be eligible for remote work, you must live in a state where the organization has a registered entity and is actively hiring. (Up-to-date excluded states list is referenced in the original posting and continuously evolving.)

Application Deadline

9/25/2026