Director Corporate Accounting

Green Plains•Omaha, NE

About The Position

Reporting to the VP Corporate Accounting, the Director of Corporate Accounting is a key member of the corporate accounting team. The role assists with month-end reporting and consolidations and oversees accounts payable staff at the company’s corporate headquarters. It is responsible for general accounting and financial reporting functions and for maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting complies with financial policies, US GAAP, and SEC requirements. The position interacts with stakeholders across business segments and functions and works with senior management to resolve issues and drive value-added change. The Director leads financial consolidation and close activities, oversees general ledger integrity and accounts payable operations, manages acquisition and disposition accounting, and coordinates audit inquiries. The role also develops allocation methodologies, advances accounting process improvements and automation, and leads, mentors, and develops accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and public company reporting.
Strong Excel skills and proficiency in developing spreadsheets.
Knowledge of common accounting practices and procedures, including a solid understanding of GAAP.
Detail-oriented, accurate, dependable, positive, and a team player.
Ability to multitask and take ownership of assigned projects.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Valid driver's license required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and able to maintain work authorization without employer sponsorship.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience preferred.
Experience with Dynamics or a similar accounting software package is a plus.
Desire to be part of a fast-growing company.

Responsibilities

Lead financial consolidation and close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and chart of account maintenance.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and analytics, and balance intercompany accounts.
Manage non-routine, acquisition, and disposition accounting.
Manage accounts payable and vendor maintenance operations, ensuring effective controls, timely processing, and compliance with company policies.
Manage invoice processing, including proper coding, 1099s, and expense reporting, to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Develop and maintain allocation methodologies for shared services, corporate overhead, and operating expenses.
Coordinate and respond to internal and external audit inquiries.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.