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Yellowstone Cattle Feeders is Montana’s largest commercial feedlot focused on providing customized services to manage cattle into high quality markets nationally and locally.The Controller will work on-site in beautiful southeastern Montana just 20 miles from Billings.

What you’ll doing:

Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with our livestock and office teams, you will:

• Oversee the financial activities of the organization.

• Manage all aspects of business loan portfolio, including loans to customers.

• Provide financial information and analysis to management and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implement a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

• Prepare financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Provide financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

• Work with the CEO to develop key performance factors and measurements for company performance.

• Maintain and reconcile general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, accounts payable.

• Develop the company’s budget and forecasts; report significant budget differences to management.

• Work with external auditors and provides needed information for regular audits.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned, including human resources, payroll, and general business management.

About you:

The successful candidate for this role will have the following qualifications and attributes:

• Experience in Ag Lending preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or related field required.Agribusiness a plus.
• A combination of experience and education equivalent to the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work at a high level will be considered.
• Experience in the cattle industry strongly preferred.
• At least five years of financial accounting experience.
• Certified Public Accountant designation preferred but not required.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient in QuickBooks accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with or ability to learn proprietary software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Solid business development, analytical, and credit skills.
• Team player.
• Positive and innovative attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

What’s in it for you:

In addition to working with a dynamic team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary from $75,000
• Health insurance
• Support for professional development
• Paid time off

Position is full-time, on-site.

Yellowstone Cattle Feeders is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work with an organization that is passionate about the work they do. If you are interested, please send your resume, including three references to:[email protected].

Closing date is August 1, 2023, with first review of applicants on July 19, 2023.

Have questions or want a copy of the complete position description?Please contact Nan LeFebvre at [email protected].