CMS Settlement Supervisor - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The CMS Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily grain and freight settlement operations while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness across multiple locations. This role combines advanced technical proficiency with full supervisory responsibilities, including workload distribution, performance management, coaching, process oversight, and team engagement. The Supervisor ensures reconciliation accuracy, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and guarantees that all settlement transactions comply with ADM policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. The role also leads team development, establishes expectations, and ensures timely completion of critical deadlines and month‑end activities. The CMS Process Supervisor partners closely with Accounting, AP/AR, Commercial, IT/MDM, and leadership across the CMS organization to maintain clean reconciliations, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen settlement processes across all supported locations.

Requirements

• Strong settlement, accounting, or reconciliation experience required
• Advanced working knowledge of Agris, JDE, MDM, and Excel required
• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members at varying skill levels
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate with technical and non‑technical partners
• Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, delegate work, and meet strict deadlines, especially during month‑end
• Ability to troubleshoot complex discrepancies and document root‑cause findings
• Comfortable working across multiple system interfaces

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
• Supervisory, team leadership, audit, or internal controls experience preferred
• Familiarity with NGFA Trade Rules preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in and lead the interview and selection process for new hires and contractors. Recommend hiring decisions and assist in selecting qualified candidates.
• Conduct or contribute to performance evaluations, provide learning opportunities, coach employees, and manage underperformance. Recommend merit, performance ratings, and promotional opportunities to the Manager.
• Provide feedback and documentation related to disciplinary actions and partner with leadership as needed.
• Possess the authority to resolve employee concerns or workflow‑related complaints and determine appropriate resolutions.
• Define job roles, responsibilities, and skill expectations for the team.
• Distribute workload, set deadlines, and establish clear performance goals.
• Monitor team performance, analyze metrics, and report results to leadership.
• Identify training needs, develop skill‑building plans, and provide continuous coaching.
• Approve time off, timecards, and overtime requests.
• Encourage employee engagement by motivating team members, fostering creativity, and supporting team‑building activities.
• Oversee daily workflow and ensure timely, accurate completion of all settlement responsibilities.
• Perform and review reconciliations for grain and freight settlement activity.
• Identify, research, and resolve reconciling items aligned with financial systems and policies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, ADM policies, audit standards, and documentation requirements.
• Monitor system interfaces and troubleshoot complex settlement variances.
• Collaborate with Accounting, AP/AR, Commercial teams, and CMS colleagues to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations.
• Recommend, design, and support implementation of process improvements and best practices.
• Actively lead or participate in project work to define, refine, and implement scalable settlement processes.
• Identify operational gaps, propose solutions, and support project teams in building sustainable improvements.
• Approve or release wires within designated authorization limits.
• Review documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Support planning, readiness, and execution of month‑end close activities.
• Maintain updated job aids and training materials; support continuous learning across the team.

Benefits

• medical/Rx
• dental
• vision
• on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable)
• 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
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares)
• Paid time off
• paid holidays
• Adoption assistance
• paid maternity and parental leave
• Tuition assistance
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree