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Robert Half is looking for a REMOTE Controller who will serve as the primary accounting and finance resource for an organization’s grain operations. This role is fully hands-on and responsible for all grain accounting functions, financial reporting, inventory management, contract and settlement accuracy, and compliance with grain industry regulations. The ideal candidate has strong grain accounting expertise, understands grain contracts and hedging activity, and is comfortable working independently while partnering closely with merchandising and operations.
Job Responsibility:
Perform all day-to-day grain accounting functions, including contracts, settlements, scale tickets, and grain bank activity
Prepare daily/weekly grain position reports, including open positions, hedges, commitments, and risk exposure
Ensure accurate accounting for grain purchases, sales, shrink, storage, drying, and blending
Reconcile hedging activity with merchandisers and broker statements
Review and process grain settlements, ensuring accurate pricing, discounts, and compliance with contract terms
Manage all month-end and year-end close activities for the grain division
Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Maintain proper valuation of grain inventory in line with GAAP and grain market practices
Track and reconcile inventory at all locations
investigate variances between physical and book
Monitor margin performance, basis changes, carrying costs, and other profitability drivers
Maintain accurate cost accounting related to grain movements and storage
Ensure compliance with state and federal grain regulations and grain dealer licensing requirements
Maintain internal controls over inventory, contracts, and settlements
Support external audits, grain compliance reviews, and broker reconciliations
Partner closely with merchandisers, location managers, and operations to provide financial clarity and real-time insights
Serve as the key point of contact for all accounting questions related to grain operations
Assist leadership with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management related to grain activity
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or related discipline
8+ years of grain accounting, commodity accounting, or agribusiness finance experience
Strong understanding of grain contracts, pricing, hedging, basis, and inventory management
Hands-on experience with grain accounting systems (Agris, Cinch/GP, Bushel, Redpoint, etc.)
Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Nice to have:
CPA or CMA certification
Experience in a one-person accounting environment or small agribusiness structure
Familiarity with futures markets, margin calls, and broker statement reconciliation