Position Title: Controller
Department: Finance
Division: AGI Hi Roller
Location: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
About AGI
AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
Sioux Falls, SD – Hi Roller® manufactures a line of premier commercial enclosed, dust-tight and self-reloading conveyors, designed for installation in grain handling facilities, soy and corn processing operations and industrial operations. As part of our success, we need the best and most talented employees in the world.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Controller to join our Hi Roller finance team. The ideal candidate will be a roll-up-the-sleeves, hands-on leader who is up for a challenge to help improve the accounting and finance function with the help of the Director of Finance - Commercial. This role will be a key part of a growing global finance team. This is a great springboard opportunity to grow within the AGI group of companies.
The Team
Reporting to the Director of Finance - Commercial, you will work closely with the local team at the Division as well as the Corporate Finance team based out of Winnipeg, Naperville and Toronto. This role has 3 direct reports, including the cost accountant, general A/R accountant and A/P accountant.
Responsibilities
- Lead the full cycle accounting process, including management of day-to-day transactions for cash, payroll, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
- Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and monthly report outs to management.
- Prepare monthly cash flow results and forecast cash flow results.
- Prepare monthly operating forecasts through collaboration with sales, purchasing, production, finance and the leadership team of the facility.
- Prepare annual capex and operating budgets.
- Perform variance analysis of results compared to budget, prior year, and regular forecasts – on a summary and detailed level.
- Co-ordinate inventory transactions and ensure controls over inventory / asset management are in place and effective, including supervising inventory counts.
- Ensure compliance with applicable sales and use taxes as well as assist in preparation of income tax packages.
- Ensure shipping and receiving of goods, job order transactions and general use of ERP system is reviewed and monitored. Also review and recommend improvements as needed.
- Review business processes, provide recommendations for improvement and implement improvement initiatives. Help implement cost-effective procedures and production improvements based on recommendations.
- Implement working capital initiatives to effectively manage divisional cash flow.
- Work closely with AGI team members and external auditors or accountants, as required.
- Act as an effective performance coach and supervisor to all office team members that report to this position.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in accounting or finance. Accounting designation strongly preferred.
- 5-10 years of work experience in accounting, preference may be given to those with manufacturing or cost accounting experience.
- Experience supervising accounting functions and/or team members.
- Experience with ERP/MRP implementations would be considered an asset
- Communicate effectively both verbal and written.
- Ability to prepare, review and maintain all accounting functions.
- Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to area team members.
- Excellent organization and prioritization skills.
- Experience in the administration and maintenance of accounting systems and processes.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships both internal and external to the organization.
- Ability to problem-solve and make sound recommendations pertaining to organization effectiveness.
- Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), Power BI
AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.