About the Role

The Controller owns the accounting and financial reporting function for the dairy. You'll manage the monthly close, cash, lender reporting, and the day-to-day accounting cycle, while also overseeing general office functions. This is a broad, hands-on role well suited to an accountant who wants ownership of a full set of books in a real operating business — not a narrow slice of one.

You do not need dairy or agriculture experience — the ownership group and the dairy's operating team will teach you the industry side. What we're looking for is accounting sharpness: strong GAAP fundamentals, attention to detail, and the drive to figure things out. If you're early in your career but strong technically, we want to hear from you — this seat comes with real mentorship and a clear runway to grow into it.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly GAAP close, with review and oversight from ownership partners
• Manage company cash: daily cash management (first line of defense), cash reconciliations, and cash position monitoring
• Prepare the monthly borrowing base and related lender reporting
• Manage accounts receivable, including working with the milk cooperative and reconciling milk checks, and recording and tracking calf sales
• Manage accounts payable, from receiving through payment
• Maintain inventory records and receiving processes for feed, supplies, and other inputs
• Maintain fixed asset schedules for both book and insurance purposes
• Administer payroll (with support from a third-party payroll provider), employee benefits, Washington L&I reporting, and new-hire onboarding
• Manage accounting and operational software, with support from a third-party provider
• Oversee all general office functions for the dairy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong command of GAAP — gained through public accounting, industry accounting, or a strong academic foundation; years of experience are flexible for the right candidate
• Genuine interest in learning the dairy industry and the operational side of the business — no agriculture background required
• Strong Excel skills and comfort learning new accounting/operational software
• Self-directed, organized, and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a small-office environment
• Experience running or supporting a monthly close is strongly preferred; ownership partners will provide oversight and mentorship as you ramp
• Experience with borrowing bases or other lender reporting is a plus
• CPA, CPA-track, or public accounting background is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with Washington payroll and L&I requirements is a plus

Why Join Us

• Ground-floor role in a newly formed company with an established, operating business behind it
• Direct working relationship with ownership — your work is seen and used
• Mentorship from experienced financial partners, with a clear runway to grow into full ownership of the seat
• Broad scope: accounting, finance, HR, and operations exposure in one seat
• Competitive pay: $75,000 – $100,000 per year, based on experience

About Milk Stream Dairy

Milk Stream Dairy is a newly formed company taking over an established, operating commercial dairy farm in the Pasco/Mabton, Washington area. We are building our office and accounting function from the ground up, and this role is central to that effort. You'll carry real responsibility from day one — with hands-on guidance and support from an experienced ownership group, including partner-level financial oversight.

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person