Controller

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.

What You’ll Do:

• 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

What You Bring:

• 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

Why This Role?

• 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!