Fractional Controller & FP&A Specialist

Fractional Controller & FP&A Specialist Cokato, MN 55321 $60

• $75 an hour
• Part-time $60
• $75 an hour

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Part-time Fractional Controller & FP&A Specialist Location:

Dassel, MN Area Schedule:

Part-Time, approximately 20-25 hours per week

Compensation:

$60

• 75 per hour, depending on experience About Crop Fertility Services Crop Fertility Services exists to Fix Our Food Chain from the Root Up through Soil Health Solutions.

We are a growing agricultural company committed to helping farmers improve soil health, profitability, and long-term sustainability. We are seeking a Fractional Controller & FP&A Specialist to strengthen our accounting and finance functions, expand our financial planning and analysis capabilities, and create capacity for the CFO to focus on strategic priorities that drive growth and long-term value creation. This role combines technical accounting expertise, financial analysis, forecasting, process improvement, leadership development, and strategic decision support. The successful candidate will help develop our Office Manager into a future Controller while building scalable financial systems, reporting capabilities, and decision-support tools that support the company's continued growth. At CFS, we are a small but growing team, which means everyone's work matters. We value people who think beyond the transaction, communicate clearly, take ownership, follow through, and proactively identify opportunities to improve the business. We are looking for someone who can turn financial information into actionable insights and help leadership make better decisions. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will support the accounting, financial planning, and reporting functions of the business, including:

• Providing accounting leadership and oversight of month-end close processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Maintaining and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and financial systems
• Assisting the CFO in preparing quarterly Board reporting packages, including financial reporting, KPI dashboards, forecasts, and supporting analysis
• Developing and maintaining budgets, forecasts, financial models, and 13-week cash flow forecasts
• Analyzing profitability, margins, business performance, and key operational metrics
• Creating leadership-ready reporting packages and decision-support materials that require minimal revision or direction
• Supporting organizational growth through financial modeling, scenario planning, ROI analysis, and strategic initiatives
• Identifying opportunities to leverage automation, AI, and technology to improve efficiency and reporting quality
• Mentoring and developing the Office Manager to assume increasing accounting and Controller-level responsibilities over time
• Collaborating with team members across sales, operations, agronomy, procurement, logistics, and leadership to better understand business drivers and improve organizational decision-making
• Helping build scalable systems, processes, and reporting capabilities that create capacity for the CFO to focus on organizational development, organizational structuring and restructuring, capital raising activities, investor and lender relationship development, business development initiatives, strategic partnerships, and long-term growth planning Qualifications
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role
• Strong experience managing month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis
• Experience implementing and managing multi-entity accounting environments
• Strong understanding of intercompany transactions, allocations, and consolidated reporting
• Advanced QuickBooks Online Accountant (QBOA) experience required
• Strong Excel, financial modeling, and analytical capabilities
• Experience developing executive-level reporting packages, dashboards, and decision-support materials
• Ability to work independently, identify issues, develop recommendations, and execute with minimal direction
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and avoid working in a silo
• Ability to translate financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
• Positive, team-oriented attitude Preferred but not required
• CPA designation and/or public accounting experience
• Experience with R D tax credits and related incentive programs
• Experience implementing accounting systems, reporting tools, or process improvement initiatives
• Experience in agriculture, manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally intensive industries
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation to improve efficiency, reporting quality, and business insights What Success Looks Like The ideal candidate understands that finance & accounting does more than prepare reports and complete transactions.
• They proactively identify opportunities, ask thoughtful questions, challenge assumptions, and provide actionable recommendations.
• They understand how to package information for leadership, communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders, and help drive better business decisions.
• They take ownership, think critically, and understand the broader business implications behind the numbers.
• Most importantly, they recognize that finance should serve the business; not operate separately from it. Work Arrangement
• Approximately 16-20 hours per week
• Expected to work onsite approximately two days per week during onboarding and training
• Hybrid flexibility may be available following onboarding and demonstrated success in the role, however, strong preference to be in the office as much as possible
• Potential opportunity to evolve into a larger Finance, FP&A, and strategic finance leadership position as the company continues to grow Core Values & Cultural Fit At Crop Fertility Services, culture matters.

We hire people who align with our Core Values and contribute positively to the team. Growth Focused Nobody left behind. Humble, coachable, transparent, and committed to continuous improvement. Team Player Company-first mindset. Willing to pitch in where needed and support the success of the entire team. Problem Solver Gets to the root cause, brings solutions, and takes ownership of outcomes. Positive Embraces challenges, lifts others up, and maintains a constructive attitude. Customer Service Communicates clearly, follows through, executes, and consistently delivers on commitments.

Core FocusTM Purpose/Cause:

Fix Our Food Chain from the

Root Up Passion:

Soil Health Solutions GWC Required Candidates must demonstrate that they:

Get It:

They understand the role, the work, and how it supports the business.

Want It:

They genuinely want this type of work and are motivated to contribute. Have the Capacity to

Do It:

They possess the technical expertise, business acumen, communication skills, and leadership capability necessary to be successful. Why Join Crop Fertility Services? At CFS, your work will directly influence how our business grows, scales, and serves customers. This role offers the opportunity to build systems, develop people, improve decision-making, and contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on improving agriculture from the ground up. If you are a strong accounting and finance professional who enjoys solving problems, building capability, collaborating across teams, providing transparency and helping organizations grow, we encourage you to apply.

Pay:

$60.00

• $75.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Experience:

progressive accounting / finance : 7 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person