Controller

Lone Star Ag Credit is Looking for a Controller for our Headquarter Office in Fort Worth, TX.  This position directs the association's accounting functions.  These functions include establishing and maintaining accounting standards, practices and procedures.  This position has considerable latitude for decision making in the planning and accomplishment of association goals.

Lone Star Ag Credit is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

DUTIES

1. Oversees and directs the accounting function for the association to include financial reporting, general ledger, and other subsidiary systems. Monitors accounting activity to ensure accuracy. Provides support and training for Association staff as necessary.
2. Directs the activities of accounting department personnel by recommending staffing levels, assigning responsibilities and making recommendations for budgets, short and long-range plans, programs and procedures.
3. Researches complex accounting/tax issues to recommend appropriate accounting treatment and determines the impact on the financial position of the association. Implements new accounting pronouncements as appropriate for the Association. Manages issues related to the preparation and filing of the consolidated corporate income tax return to arrive at accurate consolidated balances.  Responds to IRS and other inquiries from outside agencies for tax information.
4. Establishes and interprets the association's financial reporting and accounting policy in accordance with GAAP, FCA regulation, reporting requirements of the Funding Corporation and the Federal Reserve, and IRS code. Develops policies and procedures to enhance the accounting system's internal controls to meet all applicable regulations.
5. Oversees and monitors the cash management function including wire transfers, General Ledger and subsidiary account reconciliation. Reviews bank statement and direct note reconciliations as prepared by accounting staff.  Maintains and updates check signature authorities as directed by senior management.
6. Coordinates monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to senior management, board of directors, external stakeholders, and auditors.
7. Assists in the selection of staff, providing training and instruction, conducting performance evaluations, overseeing staff to ensure accountability for their areas of responsibility, approving personnel actions and salaries, delegating authority to staff and determining training needs.
8. Develops and maintain internal controls to ensure protection of Association assets.

QUALIFICATIONS

General knowledge of accounting/financial systems.  Specialized knowledge of accounting/finance principles.  Specialized knowledge of cost accounting principles.  General knowledge of federal and state tax codes.  Skill in oral and written communication.  Intermediate to advanced skill level in Microsoft Office applications.  Ability to perform intermediate to advanced-level accounting/financial analyses under limited supervision.

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