Controller
About The Position
Beaver Dam Farms is seeking an exceptional Controller to oversee and lead the financial operations of its diverse and growing businesses. This is an opportunity for a driven leader to build systems, develop people, improve processes, and help shape the future of an extraordinary organization. Beaver Dam Farms is a private estate featuring a working farm, cattle operations, a private 18-hole golf course, lodging, special projects, and multiple real estate holdings. The Controller will have complete responsibility for the accounting and financial operations of Beaver Dam Farms and its affiliated entities. This individual will oversee accounting staff, establish internal controls, implement policies and procedures, ensure financial accuracy, and provide leadership across multiple businesses. This position requires someone who is proactive, highly organized, detail-oriented, and confident leading people while improving processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience managing payroll and HR administration
- Experience supervising employees
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Nice To Haves
- Takes ownership instead of waiting for direction
- Loves building processes and improving systems
- Leads with accountability and professionalism
- Has exceptional attention to detail
- Can manage multiple companies simultaneously
- Enjoys solving problems and creating efficiencies
- Wants to grow with a long-term organization
- Holds themselves and others to a high standard
- Is confident making recommendations that improve the business
- Wants to help build something truly exceptional
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions across multiple companies
- Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- Maintain accurate general ledgers
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Financial statement preparation and analysis
- Budget preparation and financial forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Fixed asset tracking
- Maintain accounting records and supporting documentation
- Coordinate with outside CPA firms during tax preparation and year-end reporting
- Oversee payroll processing
- Manage employee records and personnel files
- Ensure compliance with payroll and employment regulations
- Assist with onboarding and HR administration
- Develop and maintain HR procedures
- Supervise and develop the accounting and administrative team
- Create and implement policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Improve operational efficiencies across departments
- Ensure financial integrity and accountability throughout the organization
- Build scalable systems as the business continues to grow
- Work closely with ownership and executive leadership on strategic initiatives
- Assist in evaluating new business opportunities, acquisitions, and special projects
- Maintain accounting for multiple commercial and residential real estate entities
- Track leases, rent collections, expenses, and capital improvements
- Reconcile property financials
- Coordinate reporting across multiple ownership entities
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
