Accounting Manager - Product - GROWMARK Inc - Bloomington IL
Accounting Manager - Product - GROWMARK Inc - Bloomington IL
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Job Description
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400000 customers across North America providing agronomy energy facility engineering and construction and logistics products and services as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington Illinois GROWMARK owns the FS trademark which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY the largest fullline seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.
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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
Responsible for the financial reporting information for the GROWMARK Wholesale business divisions and other GMK Subsidiaries as assigned in a centralized accounting environment. Coordinates with the various divisions in the analysis of key financial performance indicators and develops and maintains system reporting mechanisms for these key performance indicators.
SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP
Supervises leads and develops the Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist positions.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the preparation and analysis of GROWMARK Wholesale Business Division financial statements and any other assigned GROWMARK Subsidiary statements.
Leads the identification of relevant insights and the compilation of analytical reports and illustrations that support business decisionmaking in the product areas supported.
Recommends changes and enhancements to the SAP (and OMNI/Lawson until decommissioned) financial reporting system. Provides leadership to Product Accounting employees in design testing and implementation of changes to the SAP system in order to improve the quality of GAAP accounting internal controls financial reporting and processing efficiency.
Leads the maintenance and development of accounting processes for pertinent areas to foster effective internal controls and highquality GAAP accounting.
Responsible for the reconciliation of all assigned general ledger accounts related to the preparation of the division financial statements.
Responsible for communicating with the Energy and/or Agronomy Divisions and their Management regarding inventory positions for use in risk management decisionmaking. Monitors position processes and data to confirm reporting accuracy and policy compliance.
Recommends and monitors policies and procedures for pertinent cost sales and inventory accounting.
Collaborates with product division personnel in obtaining information and solving problems relating to sales cost of sales inventory and any special programs. Provides analytical insight and the implications that GAAP accounting has on reported gross margins.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Responsible for the areas review and preparation of assigned audit tasks for the annual audits by external auditors and works directly with external audit staff in resolving any audit related questions.
Coordinates with the Director of Product Accounting on the interpretation of any GAAP accounting treatment of the financial statements.
Follows GROWMARKs Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program Environmental Health and Safety OSHA and DOT policies and procedures as they apply.
Responsible for encouraging supporting and promoting innovative practices ideas and technologies within the team.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration or the equivalent thereof and 7 years of related work experience to demonstrate the ability to provide accounting leadership to the GROWMARK System.
Certified Public Accountant designation or the willingness and ability to achieve immediately is required.
Requires an understanding of and experience with accounting principles accounting information systems business processes cost accounting risk management hedging internal controls policies and procedures compliance and accounting strategic planning.
Thorough understanding of SAP or and other ERP system business processes settings and data structure preferred. Thorough understanding of information technology including competency in creating and implementing system development initiatives and in the use and training of accounting software data querying tools data analytics tools and databases. Proven ability to use technology to enhance business processes.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills including staffing coaching performance evaluation etc. and the ability to achieve results through others.
Proven professional communication interpersonal persuasion and customer service skills.
Demonstrated planning organization problemsolving and project management skills.
Proven teambuilding skills and the ability to work independently and in a teamoriented environment.
Proven computer skills in use and supervision of accounting software software query tools and relational database software along with the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes facilitate analysis and foster effective business decisions.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge collaboration communication customer focus decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid drivers license and have the ability to travel independently and overnight as necessary.
Must have the ability to work extended hours as necessary.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARKs policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.
We are an equal opportunity employer including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and jobrelated background check drug test motor vehicle report and/or reference check as applicable and permissible by law.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
