Senior Audit Associate / Manager – Agribusiness & Cooperatives

Overview

Full-time regular position with hybrid/remote flexibility depending on location.

Location: Seymour, IN. Candidates located in IN, KY, TN, IL are encouraged to apply.

This role supports the organization’s growing agriculture/agriculture-adjacent practice and involves leading audit and assurance engagements focused on agricultural entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for agricultural cooperatives, grain elevators, and large-scale farming operations.
• Perform technical procedures for specialized areas including:
  • Mark-to-market valuations
  • Hedge accounting (basis and futures)
  • Complex inventory valuations
• Advise and manage cooperative accounting requirements, including:
  • Patronage dividend distributions
  • Per-unit retain accounting
  • Member equity tracking
• Coordinate and execute engagements using cloud-based audit tools; for hybrid roles, participate in periodic in-person collaboration as needed.
• Support growth of the agriculture practice by refining agribusiness-specific audit programs and assisting with onboarding new agricultural clients.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance on specialized agriculture accounting (virtually and in-person as applicable).
• Provide client service as needed, including the ability to travel (including overnight travel) to client locations.

Requirements

• Active CPA license is required.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in public accounting, with a primary focus on audit and assurance.
• Direct experience with agricultural cooperatives or grain accounting is highly preferred.
• Strong technical expertise in US GAAP, specifically:
  • ASC 815 (Derivatives and Hedging)
  • ASC 606 as it relates to agricultural commodities
• Genuine interest in the agriculture industry and the desire to be a subject matter expert in a fast-growing niche.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with grain merchandising software (e.g., Agvantage, AgVance, Great Plains).
• Experience with cloud-based audit platforms.
• Strong analytical skills related to commodity markets, hedging, and the financial impact of basis movement on grain financial statements.
• Ability to work effectively in a flexible environment (remote or hybrid).
• Excellent communication skills for delivering technical financial reports to Cooperative Boards and management teams.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation and benefits are not specified in the provided job description.

Location

Seymour, IN. Candidates located in IN, KY, TN, IL are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• This position is remote or hybrid depending on location.
• The employer will not sponsor an employment related visa for this position.
• A background check will be required for employment.
• Agency candidates will not be considered for this position.
• EOE/AA employer (M/F/D/V). All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.