111852BR
Job Title:
Accounting Manager Clean Fuel - Decatur, IL
Department/Function:
Finance, Accounting, Audit
Job Description:
Clean Fuel and Special Project Accounting Manager - Decatur, IL
Carbohydrate Solutions Controlling
This is a full-time, exempt level position.
Description:
We require a resilient and dynamic Accounting Manager to manage the clean fuel related activities as well as other key strategic projects for the Carbohydrate Solutions segment. You will be accountable for leading the associated process and will have dotted line responsibility for parts of the end to end process that are performed by others in the organization. You will develop cross functional and business partnerships with key stakeholders to solve problems and achieve positive business outcomes, driving a culture of accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting. You will also be responsible for the portion of financial statement P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, financial reporting and US GAAP reporting requirements and accuracy and completeness thereof related to these processes.
Strong leadership skills within a global matrix environment will be critical for the role. You will be required to build strong relationships with Financial Centers of Excellence and Record to Report (R2R) colleagues, viewing them as an extension and business partner to the Controlling team, not just as a service provider. The ability to influence others to achieve results is critical to the success of this role, along with an ability to operate in a cost effective environment whilst ensuring high quality deliverables.
You will be responsible for delivering monthly and quarterly management reports, cash flow analysis, balance sheet reviews and P&L variance analysis related to clean fuels activities. You will drive and evolve a strong internal control environment and risk management capabilities to ensure accurate reporting and safeguarding of company assets, throughout both Finance and Business teams. You will be responsible for defining and implementing processes related to clean fuel initiatives, including the roll out and replication of existing process to new plants and locations as needed. You will also support key strategic project work for the segment as assigned.
Core Focus Areas
Leadership and people development
Lead within a global matrix environment and develop strong relationships with Finance Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and Record to Report (R2R) colleagues.
Be perceived as a role model for other Controllers, Accountants and Finance Professionals.
Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and risk management.
Drive a culture of accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting within cost efficient environment, whilst also ensuring high quality deliverables.
Controllership Focus
Own all aspects of the financial statement, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, external and internal financial reporting and accuracy and completeness thereof.
Review, approve or reject all finance deliverables within the Controllership vertical of the Finance Deliverables RACI, ensuring all required timely approvals.
Ensure US GAAP and other external functional reporting requirements are satisfied.
Set expectations, provide direction, training and information to R2R teams associated with delivering services. Ensure they are clear on their roles, responsibilities and expectations.
Support internal and external audits for Carbs.
Accountable for delivering monthly and quarterly management reports, cash flow analysis, balance sheet reviews and P&L variance analysis for clean fuel related Carbs activities.
Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to business units.
Approvals and reviews of non-standard journal entries.
Stakeholder engagement and provision of expert advice
Provide advice and expertise on US GAAP reporting requirements.
Partner with Business Segment Controllers and Business Segment Finance Directors where required to provide expert advice on Financial Control and Compliance.
Provide complete and accurate accounting advice to key stakeholders.
Advice and training on new finance policies and controls to business stakeholders.
Be the "connector" and "collaborator" between GBS, R2R, COEs and processes across Finance E2E processes to enable compliance with internal controls and accurate financial reporting.
Controllership to own connections between R2R, A2P and AR to ensure Business CFOs receive the information and answers they need quickly.
Develop cross functional and collaborative business relationships with key stakeholders to solve problems and achieve positive business outcomes.
Transformation and Continuous Improvement
Champion Finance Controllership Transformation and Continuous Improvement initiatives to help drive organizational performance.
Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement Financial Control best practices across COEs and ADM.
Act as accounting SME on cross functional projects e.g. M&A, ERP implementations.
Agile execution with a critical focus on timely deliverables in a very dynamic environment.
Internal Control and Risk Management Focus
Drive a strong internal control and risk management environment in compliance with company policies.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with internal accounting policy, GAAP, SOX and internal control frameworks.
Review and analyze consolidated financial results to ensure material accuracy per US GAAP guidelines.
Support annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
The role requires someone with strong leadership capabilities including a strategic mindset, execution excellence, customer excellence, people leadership and innovation. Finance technical skills are also required including accounting regulation knowledge, financial statement analysis and the ability to interpret financial statements. The role also requires knowledge of ERPs, financial systems, AI, consolidation and reporting tools along with strong internal controls and compliance (SOX, GAPP) experience. The ability to identify, quantify and mitigate financial controls risk is also required.
The role requires application of core skills such as attention to detail, analytical thinking, critical thinking, complex problem solving and providing solutions. It also requires the application of ethical judgement and integrity, clear communication and team collaboration.
Qualifications and experience:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or transferable field or
Post Graduate / Master's degree in Accounting.
Certified Public Accountant or equivalent is preferred.
5+ years of accounting experience, 3+ of which spent within a Controlling function.
Prior supervisory experience with experience of leading through change.
Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Prior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analytics.
A solution focused mindset and the ability to present options for key decision makers.
Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting and analysis processes.
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build lasting partnerships.
Strong communication and collaboration skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is required
Strong functional understanding of ADM's operating structure desired
Experience with Power BI, AI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:111852BR
Req/Job ID:
111852BR
City:
Decatur
State:
IL - Illinois
Ref ID:
LI-NA1
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About ADM**
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We're a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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IncludingYou
Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.
We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Benefits and Perks**
Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
Physical wellness - medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness - flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers' compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness - Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Additional benefits include:
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.
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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between:
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$92,800.00 - $170,400.00
Salaried Incentive Plan:
The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus
