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The Divisional Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control activities for a division operating within agricultural commodities and renewable energy markets. This role partners closely with operations, commercial teams, and executive leadership to provide accurate financial information, ensure compliance, and drive financial discipline in a complex, asset-intensive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all divisional accounting operations, including general ledger, month-end close, and financial statement preparation
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
Prepare and present divisional financial results, variance analysis, and key performance metrics to senior leadership
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning for commodity-based and renewable energy operations
Commodity & Industry-Specific Accounting
Oversee accounting for agricultural commodities, including inventory valuation, hedging activities, derivative accounting, and market price fluctuations
Manage accounting for renewable energy assets, including power generation, project accounting, capitalization, depreciation, and asset impairments
Ensure accurate tracking of production costs, margins, and profitability across commodities, energy projects, and contracts
Partner with commercial teams on pricing, contract structures, and margin analysis
Operational & Cost Accounting
Oversee cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis for production, processing, and construction activities
Monitor inventory controls, physical counts, reserves, and reconciliation processes
Support operational efficiency initiatives through financial analysis and process improvements
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop divisional accounting staff, including managers and senior accountants
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance expectations
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Controls, Compliance & Audit
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors
Support SOX compliance, risk management, and process documentation initiatives
Systems & Process Improvement
Oversee ERP systems and financial reporting tools;lead or support system implementations and enhancements
Drive standardization and process improvements across divisional accounting functions
Collaborate with IT and operations on data integrity and reporting automation
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles
Strong experience in agricultural commodities, renewable energy, or related asset-intensive industries
Solid understanding of commodity markets, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial controls
Experience with project accounting and capital-intensive operations (preferred)
ERP experience (e.G., SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or similar systems)
Proven ability to partner with operations and executive leadership
Preferred Experience
Agricultural commodities (grain, feed, inputs, processing, trading, or logistics)
Renewable energy (solar, wind, bioenergy, or power generation
