Company Overview
Precision Planting is a leading provider of agriculture technologies for farmers who Believe in Better™ with a focus on creating solutions for current agronomic issues and providing practical educational resources. Precision Planting products upgrade the performance of farmers’ existing agricultural equipment. Our global company is represented by a network of more than 600 dealerships and offers technologies to farmers and agricultural equipment manufacturers worldwide. Our team at Precision Planting continues to grow without sacrificing our valued company culture. We are proud of the hardworking, creative, and passionate people that symbolize our brand. We continue to grow our product lineup through their high integrity, high performance, and collaboration. If you share these values, then we might be the right place for you.
About the Job:
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as the Controller. This individual will be responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all financial information for the Precision Planting business. The person should enjoy working in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment. We are looking for a hands-on, roll up your sleeves type of manager who is comfortable living in the details and has the ability to understand the big picture.
Responsibilities:
Prepare, review and finalize monthly financial statements and present to the AGCO Corporate Controllership team
Provides expertise and support during external and internal audits, Balance Sheet review and other statutory requests
Ensures compliance with all Corporate Policies, Financial SOX controls and GAAP
Drive for efficiencies and optimization of overall finance support utilizing new system tools and functionalities while ensuring financial integrity is maintained at all times in all reporting systems
Provides financial expertise on strengthening and expediting business processes and procedures
Responsible for yearly inventory costing and sales price review
Acts as Precision Planting liaison with AGCO Corporate Treasury and responsible for weekly cash flow forecasting
Supervision of and responsibility for training, providing guidance, and oversight for the Precision Planting Accounting Team
Provide monthly management reports and metrics analysis to the Precision Planting Leadership Team in support of sales volume, cost understanding, and variance analysis
Oversee all functions of accounting systems including general ledger and the preparation of the monthly financial statements
Drive effective Capital Expenses planning tied to business objectives
Provide leadership to successful implementation of a new ERP across all Precision Planting sites
Minimum Qualifications:
7+ years of Accounting or Finance experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Solid financial knowledge including GAAP
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel & Power Point
Understanding of cost accounting
Preferred Qualifications:
CPA or MBA
Ability to communicate effectively and develop business partnerships with both finance and non-finance customers
Organized and detail oriented with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high volume and deadline-oriented environment
Results oriented – Autonomous and self-driven with an “act as owner” mentality. Problem solving skills
Agility – Ability to perform in ambiguous situations often with incomplete information. Willingness to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and changing priorities
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Need to be confident with the ability to persuade and influence others
Desire to drive continuous process improvements
Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
What We Offer:
Competitive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental, Vision, & Mental Health)
Life and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Fertility Benefits
Pet Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Education Assistance
AGCO is an equal opportunity employer.
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