Company Description Biddick, Inc. (www.biddick.net) is a growing agricultural seed & cattle organization based in Livingston, WI, focused on growing and delivering products and services to its customers while maintaining strong community and industry relationships. The company values integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term financial stability. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas that improve processes and support sustainable growth. Biddick, Inc. offers a collaborative environment where individuals can develop professionally and make a measurable impact on the business.

Role Description The Finance Lead is a full-time, on-site role based in Livingston, WI, responsible for overseeing day-to-day financial operations and supporting strategic decision-making of our diversified agricultural operation. This role's primary responsibilities includes:

• Lead annual business, crop, and project budgeting.
• Develop and monitor financial reports, year-end analyses, and profitability metrics.
• Manage billing, invoicing, accounts receivable, and depreciation schedules.
• Coordinate tax preparation and maintain financial records.
• Oversee loan management, lender relationships, and capital expenditure planning.
• Administer payroll through ADP and oversee profit-sharing calculations.
• Assist with crop marketing strategies, including commodity pricing, hedging, and risk management.
• Coordinate cattle purchasing and provide financial analysis for livestock decisions.
• Prepare year-end intercompany agreements and oversee financial activity across multiple business entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen profitability.
• Serve as a key member of the leadership team, providing financial insight to support business decisions and long-term strategic planning.

The Finance Lead will collaborate with leadership and other departments to provide financial insights, ensure compliance with policies and regulations, and support forecasting and planning activities. The role also involves improving financial processes, implementing controls, and clearly communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Business, Economics or equivalent combination of education and work experience preferred.
• Knowledge of seed production, grain marketing, and livestock operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Proficiency in accounting principles and practices, including general ledger management and month-end close activities.
• Ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial statements and related reports with attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent analytical skills for identifying trends, risks, and opportunities and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Experience with financial software and spreadsheets; comfort working with data and reporting tools.
• Clear and professional communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to work on-site, manage multiple priorities, and maintain confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial agricultural environment.
• Interest in growing into expanded leadership responsibilities over time.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to reliably commute or plan to relocate to Livingston, WI 53554 for this role?
• This role is 100% on-site in a rural agricultural environment. Are you comfortable working fully on-site without remote or hybrid flexibility?
• Biddick, Inc. is a diversified seed & cattle operation. Please briefly describe any professional, personal, or family background you have in the agricultural industry. (If none, explain how you plan to adapt to an ag-specific financial framework like grain marketing or livestock analysis).
• Our leadership and operational teams are tightly knit and deeply collaborative. Describe your experience working in an entrepreneurial environment where you had to wear multiple hats or step outside a strict finance description to support the broader business.

Work Location: In person