Pathway Talent Partners
Controller
Location:
Eau Claire, WI Compensation:
Up to $160,000 + Bonus + Benefits A fast-growing, multi-entity agricultural enterprise is seeking a Controller to lead financial strategy and operations across its crop, livestock, and grain trading businesses. This is a newly created role offering direct access to ownership, full P&L responsibility, and the rare opportunity to modernize financial systems from the ground up.
This role is perfect for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in dynamic environments, understands agricultural operations, and is excited to build best-in-class finance infrastructure while advising on strategic decisions from land acquisition to vertical integration. What You'll Do: Lead financial operations across crop production, livestock, and grain merchandising Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, entity consolidations, and reporting Design and implement improved accounting workflows and modern ERP systems Provide strategic insights to guide ownership on capital allocation, investments, and risk Support lending relationships, compliance, and commodity-specific accounting Manage and grow a small, capable finance team while rolling up your sleeves where needed What You Bring: 5+ years of financial leadership in agriculture, commodities, or food production Strong accounting fundamentals and a "builder" mindset Experience with multi-entity structures and hands-on financial operations Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise or ERP systems Advanced Excel skills; CPA or MBA a plus Why This Role? High-impact leadership with strategic exposure Autonomy to build financial systems that scale with the business Competitive salary up to $160K + annual bonus Health & dental (75% employer-paid), 401(k) with match, relocation support, and more
This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a transformative leadership position and help shape the financial future of a thriving ag-based company in Eau Claire, WI. Let me know if you'd like a version for LinkedIn or candidate outreach!
Eau Claire, WI Compensation:
Up to $160,000 + Bonus + Benefits A fast-growing, multi-entity agricultural enterprise is seeking a Controller to lead financial strategy and operations across its crop, livestock, and grain trading businesses. This is a newly created role offering direct access to ownership, full P&L responsibility, and the rare opportunity to modernize financial systems from the ground up.
This role is perfect for a hands-on financial leader who thrives in dynamic environments, understands agricultural operations, and is excited to build best-in-class finance infrastructure while advising on strategic decisions from land acquisition to vertical integration. What You'll Do: Lead financial operations across crop production, livestock, and grain merchandising Own budgeting, forecasting, cash management, entity consolidations, and reporting Design and implement improved accounting workflows and modern ERP systems Provide strategic insights to guide ownership on capital allocation, investments, and risk Support lending relationships, compliance, and commodity-specific accounting Manage and grow a small, capable finance team while rolling up your sleeves where needed What You Bring: 5+ years of financial leadership in agriculture, commodities, or food production Strong accounting fundamentals and a "builder" mindset Experience with multi-entity structures and hands-on financial operations Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise or ERP systems Advanced Excel skills; CPA or MBA a plus Why This Role? High-impact leadership with strategic exposure Autonomy to build financial systems that scale with the business Competitive salary up to $160K + annual bonus Health & dental (75% employer-paid), 401(k) with match, relocation support, and more
This role is ideal for someone ready to step into a transformative leadership position and help shape the financial future of a thriving ag-based company in Eau Claire, WI. Let me know if you'd like a version for LinkedIn or candidate outreach!