International Finance & Accounting Expert

CHS Inc. • Lansing, MI • 5h ago

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Global Grain & Processing Finance and Accounting group. We are looking for an International Finance & Accounting Expert to support Global Grain Marketing Finance team. This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills with a strong desire to learn. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results-oriented is critical to the position.

Responsibilities

You will have an opportunity to leverage your experience and skills in performing the following job responsibilities:

Lead activities related to the production and analysis of financial statements and reports

Lead the reconciliation process, including analyzing and reviewing general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close process

Prepare journal entries for accuracy and evaluate accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

Ensure monthly accruals, allocations and other complex journal entries are accurate as new information is obtained

Prepare, review, and submit documentation in support of external and internal audits

Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues, providing explanations and interpretation

Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports

Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned business unit or group, understanding, and utilizing the appropriate information systems and technology

Lead and provide insights for evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls and related documentation

Provide coaching, work instruction, or direct supervision to lower-level staff

Seek out opportunities for process improvement and take initiative to implement change

Minimum Qualifications (required)

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field

7+ years of progressive experience in one or more of the following: Accounting, Finance, Audit, Tax, or Treasury

Advanced knowledge and direct application of GAAP to include reviewing and preparing general ledger accounts, reviewing complex journal entries for accuracy, and preparing financial statements

Advanced knowledge of and direct work experience with accounting policies, programs, procedures, and practices, financial reporting requirements, budgeting, and forecasting

Direct experience operating in a strong internal controls environment with demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing and monitoring effective internal controls activities to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Power BI or similar advanced reporting tools

Extensive work experience directly using enterprise resource planning systems (ERP)

Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time

Additional Qualifications

Experience with SAP and JDE general ledger and related reporting software

Ability to:Complete assignments independently and handle complex accounting activitiesSolicit support for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendationsWork effectively and represent the company's interest with both internal and external stakeholdersWork effectively in multiple information systems/platforms

Select, develop staff, and work in a team environment to achieve desired results

CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification

Experience with Agriculture and/or Energy industries

International accounting with foreign currency experience

Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse

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CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com ; to verify that the communication is from CHS.

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