Assistant Controller - Agriculture Client Accounting Services

Overview:

Are you an accounting professional who thrives at the intersection of technical accuracy, project leadership, and client service? As an Assistant Controller on Pinion’s Accounting Services (PAS) team, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high‑quality financial results while collaborating with others. This role combines hands‑on accounting expertise with project management and meaningful client interaction - making it ideal for professionals who enjoy both detail and leadership.

In this position, you’ll serve as a key point of coordination between bookkeepers, controllers, tax, and audit & assurance (A&A) teams to ensure timely, accurate, and insightful deliverables for clients, many of whom operate within the agriculture industry.

Why Pinion?

Pinion is the nation’s leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented, and joy-filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

What our team does:
PAS is where public and private accounting meet. PAS serves a wide range of clients and offers a vast array of services from after-the-fact bookkeeping to full back office monthly close procedures. As a member of the team, you will get the client variety that being a public accountant offers with the general ledger-focused nature of private accounting. The PAS team works hand in hand with the Tax and A&A teams as we act as the client’s accounting staff and finalize financial statements for others in the firm to prepare their final deliverables.

Responsibilities:

What you’ll be doing:

Client Service & Relationship Management

• Serve as the key point of contact for clients, coordinating the collection of financial data and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with the PAS Controller to assess and implement client reporting requirements in accordance with service agreements
• Support client onboarding activities, ensuring timely and accurate setup of accounting processes and deliverables

Financial Reporting & Close Management

• Review financial statements and supporting workpapers to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards
• Support the timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes in alignment with established deadlines
• Partner with the PAS Controller to enhance financial reporting packages and deliverables

Team Leadership & Supervision

• Supervise and provide day-to-day oversight of 2-4 bookkeepers
• Train, mentor, and develop team members, ensuring continuous improvement in performance and technical skills
• Demonstrate leadership by proactively managing projects and guiding team execution

Process Improvement & Documentation

• Develop, document, and maintain standardized and client-specific accounting processes and workflows
• Create and refine financial reporting templates based on client requirements and service agreements
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive implementation in collaboration with leadership

Systems & Technology

• Provide support for internal teams and external clients related to accounting systems and software utilization
• Troubleshoot system and process issues, ensuring effective resolution and improved efficiency

Qualifications:

What you’ll need for this position:

Role-Specific Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience preferred
• Experience with financial reporting
• Demonstrated success in preparing and presenting accounting client deliverables
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience is valued
• Experience working with agricultural clients is a strong plus

Digital Fluency

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero; Experience with Basis a plus
• Comfort navigating and learning new technologies, including AI enabled accounting tools and digital workflows
• Ability to troubleshoot and support accounting software used by internal teams and clients

Critical Thinking & Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly
• Detail oriented mindset with the ability to balance accuracy and efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to mentor, coach, and build trust within a team

What’s in it for you:

• Flexible wo…