Controller, Nutrition- Health and Welfare - Decatur or Chicago, IL

Archer Daniels Midland Company•Chicago, IL

71d

About The Position

Controllers at ADM have deep technical knowledge in order to support the company's operations and Controlling function. The position is expected to develop and maintain good working relationships with business partners and deliver necessary technical and project-related support across the organization. Controllers must stay up-to-date on new regulations and/or standards which impact ADM, create and implement changes to comply with such regulations and/or standards, and be considered an expert in their field in order to provide excellent customer service to the rest of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA recommended
8+ years of accounting experience
Prior supervisory experience
Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite
Prior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analytics
Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting and analysis processes
Familiarity with various inventory costing methodologies.
Visualization and communication skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is required

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for continuous improvement in the areas of financial accounting, standardizing and simplifying processes, internal controls, and internal financial reporting working closely with COE Controllers, Technical Accounting, Governance, Tax, BU Controllers and other key stakeholders
Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders ensuring proper execution service catalogue
Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across COE
Maintain a strong internal and operational control environment in compliance with company policies.
Review and analyze consolidated financial results to ensure materially accurate 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.
Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to stakeholders.
Facilitate global consolidation of financial results, disclosures requirements, Sox controls, and other reporting for customers as requested.
Support COE projects as approved through demand management to ensure standardization and simplifications of processes.
Drive continuous improvement through collaboration of thought, innovative ideas, and proactive behavior.