Job Title: Controller

Company: Vytelle

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports: Varied

Location: Kansas City

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience

Status: Full-time Exempt

ABOUT VYTELLE

We are a global precision livestock company transforming how cattle producers elevate herd performance. Through our integrated technology platform, we enable generational genetic gains in just a few years – helping producers sustainably deliver more protein with few inputs. At Vytelle, you’ll be part of a team making a measurable impact on the future of global food production.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Maintain and enforce a documented system of accounting policies and procedures that complies with GAAP and ensures appropriate internal controls. Supervise all day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable and receivables/collections, payroll, general ledger and trial balance accounting, reconciliations, and fixed assets. Lead the monthly financial close process and financial statement preparation, ensuring that reporting is completed in an accurate, timely and consistent fashion. Proactively partner with third-party partners to satisfy all required compliance requirements. Effectively and efficiently work with the external auditors/consultants to ensure the annual year-end audit is completed in a timely manner. Actively participate in and contribute to the development of the annual financial plan and subsequent forecasts, providing insightful variance analysis of actuals vs. budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee, mentor, and support the accounting team, which includes remote staff, as applicable.
• Develop and engage staff and help them realize their full potential, ensuring a positive team environment and culture.
• Lead the month-end general ledger and trial close process and produce timely, accurate and complete financial statements.
• Conduct monthly account reviews and reconciliations, with cash/bank and vendor payments an imperative.
• Closely monitor accounts receivable balances and proactively contribute to collection efforts. Ensure an adequate and consistently applied reserve provision is in place on a monthly basis.
• Manage payroll processing and other related tasks, overseeing payroll reconciliation and recording of payroll to the general ledger.
• Research and analyze GAAP and other accounting issues on a regular basis to ensure the Company’s accounting practices are in compliance with current accounting standards and international accounting standards for subsidiaries.
• Maintain the chart of accounts.
• Track and report consolidated fixed assets.
• Review customer credits, vendor payments, and employee expense reports/reimbursements on a regular basis.
• Actively participate in the annual and ongoing budget and financial planning processes.
• Seek ways to improve the efficiency of day-to day-processes.
• Ad hoc projects as needed by the CFO and the Executive Leadership Team.
• Role Model Behaviors - Engage, enable empower and act on:
• Vytelle’s Core Values Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust In addition to:
• Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the Company’s effectiveness.
  
• Count on me: Take accountability, Depend on each other and Adaptable.
• Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas
• Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity
• “Figure It Out” skills
• Bias for execution
• Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
• Ability to inspire confidence and create trust
• Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload and delegate effectively
• Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to optimize team performance and development
• Ability to translate highly technical processes/products into practical customer solutions
• Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers
• Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, Clarity
• Balance between critical review and positive mindset
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures

VYTELLE WILL

• Champion your growth. At Vytelle, we believe in hands-on learning, mentorship and continuous development through work experiences to help you grow professionally and personally.
• Collaborate to succeed. No matter where we are, we work as one team – solving challenges, removing obstacles and delivering results through shared knowledge and commitment.
• Celebrate diversity. Our strength lies in the different backgrounds, ideas and perspectives we bring together. Your voice matters and contributes to the bigger picture of sustainable progress.
• Reward your impact. We offer competitive total compensation, medical/dental and a suite of voluntary benefits, 401k and opportunities to engage with the agricultural communities we serve.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree a plus
• CPA preferred
• Supervisory experience or equivalent: track record of effective team leadership and supervision, including managing and guiding staff or equivalent experience in a related capacity
• Demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and train team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing their skills or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of applied accounting experience, with at least five years in a corporate environment preferred
• Previous Controller experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in EXCEL required
• Experience utilizing integrated ERP system; Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power BI experience a plus
• Multi-currency accounting experience preferred
• Travel as appropriate (10% or less time; passport required)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Vytelle provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.