Controller
Company: PrairieFood
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: January 22, 2023
Job Description:
Summary: PrairieFood is a soil amendment manufacturer serving
the regenerative agriculture industry. We are seeking a qualified
and engaged Controller to grow the accounting and financial
reporting systems and functions as we scale our operations. The
Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate accounting
records and producing financial statements for a multi-site
operation that are in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The controller has oversight responsibilities of Human
Resources, Information Technology and Administrative Services and
reports to the President.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Accounting -
The company currently utilizes QuickBooks online and seeks to bring
multi-site accounting functions in-house in the coming 12-18
months.
- Monthly financial statement preparation
- Fixed asset and depreciation reconciliation
- Inventory reconciliation and record maintenance
- Accounts Receivable and sales invoicing
- Accounts Payable - invoice input and check writing
- Balance sheet account reconciliation
- Policies and procedure development
- Accounting transaction flowcharting
- Develop and train the accounting staff
- Develop and maintain departmental and location budgets and
report variances
- Manufacturing Work-in-Process accounting
- Job Cost accounting
- Production Plant construction accounting, incentives and
progress payments
- Financial analysis on a wide variety of topics central to
company strategic and tactical decision making
- Monitor, Analysis and Report Cost of Sales
- Oversight responsibility of Investor/Shareholder Relations;
maintain cap table and related investment vehicles; maintain stock
option plan Human Resources
- Oversight responsibility of payroll, compensation, benefits
administration, employee relations and policy/procedure
development
- Coordinate with existing Professional Employer Organization
(PEO)Information Technology
- Principal contact with the IT vendors. Lead strategic and
tactical planning for new information system that will service
multiple production sites and agricultural product distribution.
Administrative Services
- Oversight responsibility of Investor/Shareholder Relations;
maintain cap table and related investment vehicles; maintain stock
option plan
- Insurances - Liability, In-land Marine, D&O, E&O,
Construction, and all other coverages
- Oversight and compliance with Federal Motor Carrier act
- Assist in projects as requiredQualifications:To perform this
job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential
functions.Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree with Certified Public Accountant license
- Seven to ten years progressively responsible business
experience
- Progressive education in accounting, finance and IT
systems.
- Work with members of management to efficiently and effectively
build a team atmosphere that produces high quality employees with
low turnover
- Work with members of management to manage the company in a
professional, efficient and effective manner with a driven attitude
towards protection of assets and profitability
- Ability to work out of our future Lawrence, Kansas office.
- Agricultural experience preferred, but not necessaryComputer
Skills:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual should have
knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and
Outlook. Additionally, Proficient in QuickBooks with the ability to
transition to an intermediate or enterprise level accounting system
in the future.This position is currently remote, however will
transition to working in our office in Lawrence KS.
Keywords: PrairieFood, Lawrence , Controller, Professions , Lawrence, Kansas
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