A fast-growing, multi-entity agricultural enterprise is seeking a Controller to lead financial strategy and operations across its crop, livestock, and grain trading businesses. This is a newly created role offering direct access to ownership, full P&L responsibility, and the rare opportunity to modernize financial systems from the ground up.
This role is perfect for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in dynamic environments, understands agricultural operations, and is excited to build best-in-class finance infrastructure while advising on strategic decisions from land acquisition to vertical integration.
Lead financial operations across crop production, livestock, and grain merchandising
Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, entity consolidations, and reporting
Design and implement improved accounting workflows and modern ERP systems
Provide strategic insights to guide ownership on capital allocation, investments, and risk
Support lending relationships, compliance, and commodity-specific accounting
Manage and grow a small, capable finance team while rolling up your sleeves where needed
5+ years of financial leadership in agriculture, commodities, or food production
Strong accounting fundamentals and a “builder” mindset
Experience with multi-entity structures and hands-on financial operations
Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise or ERP systems
Advanced Excel skills; CPA or MBA a plus
High-impact leadership with strategic exposure
Autonomy to build financial systems that scale with the business
Competitive salary up to $160K + annual bonus
Health & dental (75% employer-paid), 401(k) with match, relocation support, and more
This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a transformative leadership position and help shape the financial future of a thriving ag-based company in Eau Claire, WI. Let me know if you'd like a version for LinkedIn or candidate outreach!