Livestock Controller

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead all finance and accounting functions for the Livestock Division, ensuring accurate, timely, and actionable reporting
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Livestock President and operations, driving profitability and operational efficiency
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning; align with corporate goals and drive accountability to results
• Analyze performance, identify trends and variances, and translate insights into clear action plans
• Partner with managers to strengthen financial acumen and improve decision-making
• Identify risks and opportunities; lead initiatives to improve margins, control costs, and optimize working capital
• Oversee capital planning and investment analysis, ensuring strong ROI discipline
• Maintain and improve internal controls, financial processes, and reporting tools
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies while driving efficiency and simplification
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and communicate financial performance clearly across all levels
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and development within the finance function

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

• Proven ability to lead through influence and build trust across all levels of an organization
• Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• High level of accountability, ownership, and attention to detail
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex financial information
• Experience with financial systems, reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives
• Working knowledge of livestock or agricultural operations strongly preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 7–10+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including leadership responsibility
• Strong financial and business acumen, with the ability to connect results to operational drivers