Manager Technical Accounting - Decatur, IL

Archer Daniels Midland • Decatur, IL

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About The Position

Technical Accounting (TA) is primarily responsible for the preparation and filing of the Company’s Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K (Earnings Release) with the Securities and Exchange Commission, implementing new and updated accounting standards that are relevant to ADM, and providing support to the organization through the TA consultation service to ensure transactions are accounted for in accordance with U.S. GAAP. TA maintains the accounting policy library and works with policy owners within the various Centers of Excellence (COE) to ensure policies are updated to reflect changes to the accounting standards. Individuals within this group also review the impairment analysis performed by the Valuation COE and functional currency forms. Managers at ADM play a key role in ensuring that fundamental responsibilities of Accounting Services are completed in a timely and accurate manner. They build leadership skills by seeking out formal and informal opportunities to develop and demonstrate abilities to lead and manage work and resources. Managers display a strong understanding of accounting systems and processes and demonstrate ability to "think outside the box" by applying creative solutions to situations. Managers also demonstrate strong skill in identifying opportunities for improvement to departmental accuracy, timeliness and efficiency, and implementing feasible solutions. Individual Contributor Managers have no direct supervisory responsibilities. This is an accounting position within TA with a high potential for career growth, increasing responsibility, and exposure to executive financial management. The position offers the opportunity to develop a broad knowledge of ADM's operations and consolidated financial information and is responsible for managing the accounting policy process and the technical accounting consultation process which includes the work performed by subject matter experts and performing technical accounting research.

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards required

Nice To Haves

• Prior supervisory experience a plus
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus
• Experience with WDesk a plus
• Certified Public Accountant, preferred

Responsibilities

• Concurrently serve as the North America TA Lead
• Maintain the accounting policy library and work with policy owners, subject matter experts, reviewers, and approvers on all aspects of the accounting policy work
• Manage the TA consultation process including the work performed by subject matter experts
• Provide TA guidance to the accounting organization and other departments
• Implement new accounting standards by recommending the appropriate accounting methods and procedures and communicating and coordinating these matters with the accounting organization and other departments
• Verify and/or prepare support for footnotes to ADM's quarterly and annual financial statements filed with the SEC
• Organize and maintain documentation and support for all departmental activities
• Assist management on special projects as needed
• Communicate with various levels of accounting management in the U.S. and international locations
• Assist in resolving accounting and disclosure comments from external auditors
• Constantly look for ways to improve current processes/develop new and more efficient processes

Benefits

• In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:
• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – 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.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
• Additional benefits include:
• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.
• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees