Consulting Controller

NutriQuest

Controller responsible for accounting and financial reporting for multiple clients. Leading month-end close processes and supervising accounting staff with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for leading the accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting activities for multiple clients.
Design a month-end close process that ensures accurate and timely financial statements.
Supervise the accounting staff of multiple clients simultaneously.
Oversee the processes for daily, monthly and quarterly reporting, including reconciliation of Livestock Inventory, Feed/Grain Inventory, Cash, Prepaids, Debt, A/P, and A/R.
Assist the Consulting Chief Financial Officers in managing the processes of forward-planning/budgeting and benchmarking analysis for clients.
Prepare and populate the NQBS standard Actual vs. Budget financial reporting template on a monthly basis.
Work with general manager/CEO/production managers/staff members of various clients.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with related 5+ years of experience of practical work experience.
Candidate should be able to demonstrate a successful track record in a Controller-level position
Agriculture or manufacturing experience required
Experience in leading a financial statement close process and reporting is required
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative with a strong ability to understand and solve challenges
Strong work ethic
Ability to work independently, prioritize work and ask for clarification when needed
Superior time management skills and strong attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of accounting standards/practices and cost control principles including generally accepted accounting principles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft office suite and Accounting Software/ERP systems (preferably Quickbooks)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Travel will be required based upon client requests and needs

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingmonth-end close processreconciliationbudgetingbenchmarking analysisaccounting standardscost control principlesgenerally accepted accounting principlesfinancial statement close processaccounting

Soft Skills

self-driveninitiativeproblem-solvingstrong work ethicindependenceprioritizationtime managementattention to detailverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting