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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 Finance organization, in a hybrid work setting. We are looking for a Senior Manager, Financial Reporting to oversee the external financial reporting and technical accounting functions for the company. The Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, reporting to the Assistant Controller, is a highly visible role in the organization and will manage a team responsible for quarterly and periodic reporting to the SEC and adherence to accounting principles under U.S. GAAP. Ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, strong analytical, problem-solving, project management and technical accounting skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues. You must have a positive demeanor with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, staff and external vendors.
Responsibilities
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for the external financial reporting and technical accounting functions
• Attract, develop and retain talent by providing leadership and mentoring to team members, including work direction, reviews and approvals, and coaching and development
• Oversee the preparation and review of quarterly SEC filings, including 10-Ks and 10-Qs, as well as ad-hoc filings such as 8-Ks, ensuring the completeness and accuracy of information contained within the reports and the associated XBRL tags, and the timeliness of filings
• Support finance and accounting business teams, to address the technical accounting and reporting implications for significant, complex transactions contemplated or newly adopted accounting standards
• Serve as a strategic business partner to executives and other leaders by providing decision support enabling the attainment of business objectives
• Manage the Company's accounting policies by periodically reviewing and providing updates as needed to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and monitor evolving accounting guidance
• Provide training to accounting and finance personnel on select technical accounting topics
• Oversee the impairment analyses, including the annual goodwill impairment assessment and the quarterly evaluation of impairment for long-lived assets, investments and intangible assets
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with cross functional partners
• Facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement around processes, system enhancements and reporting capabilities through lean methods
• Foster a strong internal controls environment, including support policies, procedures and protocol
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors in connection with audits and reviews
Minimum Qualifications (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with accounting course work
• 5+ years related experience
• Supervisory or leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities
Additional Qualifications
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and leadership experience to include:
- Extensive knowledge and direct application of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations on accounting and reporting
- Applying and interpreting accounting policies, programs, procedures and practices
- Demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques for establishing and monitoring effective internal controls
- Experience with SAP or similar large ERP, and associated reporting tools
• Certified Public Accountant (active or inactive) or similar designation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Power BI, and advanced Excel skills
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with SEC filing tools (e.g. Wdesk) and XBRL tagging
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and build relationships with others
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
• 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. #LI-WB1
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.
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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.
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CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability. Â Â Â Â
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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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