Recruitment of controllers and controlling leaders

We find controllers who turn accounting into information for decision-making: costing, budgets, management reports and reliable internal controls.

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The role

Why hiring a controller calls for a dedicated process

The controller ensures the company's numbers are reliable and useful. They are responsible for the accounting close, costing, budgets, management reports and internal controls, and they are key in audits, fundraising and sale or merger processes.

We search for professionals with technical mastery and communication skills, because a good controller explains the numbers to people outside finance. In industries with biological assets, crop costs and multi-unit operations, specific experience makes a difference.

What we assess in a controller

Accounting close and accounting standards
Costing and profitability analysis
Budget and forecast
Internal controls, audit and compliance
Communicating the numbers to management

Challenges

What a well-chosen controller solves

Reliability

A fast close with no surprises

A professional who organizes processes and delivers numbers on time and with quality.

Management

Information for decisions

A controller who structures management reports and costs by product, unit and customer.

Governance

Audit, fundraising or M&A

Experience preparing the company for external audits, investors and due diligence.

How it works

The recruitment and selection process, step by step

Full transparency at every step: you know exactly what happens from the first briefing to the hiring of the ideal candidate.

Client alignment

It all starts with a deep dive into your challenge: we understand the role, the business goals, the company culture and the ideal technical and behavioral profile. This initial alignment defines the search map and avoids rework down the road.

Market mapping

We map the agribusiness market in full: companies, competitors, regions and the professionals who stand out in each function. This is where we identify target talent, including people who are currently employed and satisfied.

Active search (headhunting)

We go after the best proactively. We combine direct headhunting, our own talent pool and AI-powered technology to approach qualified candidates no job posting would reach, with full confidentiality when the process requires it.

Behavioral screening (DISC)

We apply the DISC methodology to mapped candidates to understand how each person tends to act, communicate and make decisions. Only those whose profile fits the team and the challenge move on to interviews.

Interviews and assessment

We assess each candidate in technical and behavioral depth, validating experience, achievements, motivations and fit with your company culture. Only those who truly make sense for the position make the shortlist.

Shortlist delivery

You receive a lean shortlist with the best options in the market, each with a complete profile report. Instead of screening dozens of résumés, you choose among qualified finalists, with accuracy above 70%.

Industries

Controller recruitment across the agribusiness chain

We specialize in agribusiness and its entire value chain, and we also run leadership searches in manufacturing, mining, logistics and energy.

Agricultural cooperativesView industry Agroindustry and foodView industry Grain trading and storageView industry Ag input retail and distributionView industry BioenergyView industry Seeds and geneticsView industry

Other functions: CFO · Supply chain · HR director · all functions

FAQ

Questions about controller recruitment

What does a controller do?

The controller is responsible for management accounting: the close, costing, budgets, reports for the leadership team and internal controls. They turn accounting records into information for decision-making.

What is the difference between a controller and a finance manager?

The controller focuses on recording, controlling and analyzing results. The finance manager handles cash, payables and receivables, credit and banking relationships. In smaller companies, both functions may be combined.

Do you recruit controllers for agribusiness companies?

Yes. Agribusiness has particular features such as biological assets, crop costs, barter deals and multi-unit operations, which we take into account in the assessment.

Does Geração C3 recruit for operational roles?

No. We work only on leadership and strategic positions, from coordinator to C-level, plus senior specialists. The shortlist is delivered in 15 days on average, with over 70% accuracy on the first list.

Need to hire a controller?

Tell our team about the challenge of the position. We map the market, approach the right professionals confidentially and deliver the shortlist in 15 days on average.

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