Financial Controller

Intermountain Farmers Association (IFA) is a regional farm supply co-op with diverse operations including feed production, agronomy services, and retail farm stores throughout the intermountain west. We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of FINANCIAL CONTROLLER.

SUMMARY: You will lead IFA's accounting team to navigate the wide range of issues involved in running and building our business. You are right for this role if you are passionate about adding value to an organization through the delivery of timely, complete and accurate financial information that can be relied on by the organization to help drive ongoing financial decisions and want to take the next step in your career.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Financial Reporting: Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
• Accounting Operations: Managing day-to-day accounting, including general ledger, payroll, and AP/AR
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Coordinating development of annual budgets and financial forecasting reports.
• Compliance & Audit: Ensuring adherence to regulations, reporting requirements, and managing external audits.
• Coaching and Managing: accounting team and coordination with other departments. Takes ownership of the development and coaching of team members
• Research and apply accounting guidance to develop solutions to accounting issues
• Complete other accounting/finance projects as necessary
• Prepares, examines, and analyzes accounting records and reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and compliance with reporting standards
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings (sales and use taxes, property taxes, etc.)
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) helpful
• Experience: At least two to five years of progressive related accounting experience in industry or public accounting; proven working experience in a senior accounting role preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles
• Strong financial statement analysis capabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, decision-making and analytical abilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present and explain financial information to senior management
• Ability to collaboratively partner with other team members and stakeholders
• Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of accounting software (SAP experience preferred) and Excel

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience using SAP
• 1+ years public accounting experience

BENEFITS: IFA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, vision reimbursement plan, generous 401K matching, life insurance, long-term disability, vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, employee discounts, as well many other incredible benefits. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

IFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer