Analyst, Financial Senior

CHS, Inc.•Evansville, WI

9d•Remote

About The Position

CHS is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst within its Grains product line to prepare and analyze financial statements and provide financial support to its Evansville soybean processing facility. The role is remote, with travel up to 20% to the processing facility or corporate headquarters. Candidates near the corporate office in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, or the soybean crush facility in Evansville, Wisconsin, are preferred, but proximity to either location is not required. The position serves as the financial lead for construction-phase capital investments and as the primary finance business partner to the Evansville facility. It leads financial planning, reporting, cost accounting, investment analysis, and internal-control activities, while partnering with leaders across the organization to provide decision support and actionable insights. The role also identifies opportunities to apply AI, analytics, and data-driven solutions to improve financial processes and business performance.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience in one or more of the following: accounting, audit, credit and collections, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, financial reporting and analysis, tax, or treasury.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills, including pivot tables, charts, and formulas such as VLOOKUP and IF statements.
Advanced proficiency with Power BI or similar advanced reporting tools.
Advanced knowledge and direct application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Direct experience using enterprise-wide ERP systems.
Success collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
Extensive experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Ability to travel domestically up to 20%.
Extensive understanding of accounting processes and internal controls, with the ability to identify and address control weaknesses.
Ability to solicit support for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendations.
Ability to complete assignments independently and handle complex accounting activities.
Ability to identify accounting issues, research possible solutions, and present conclusions to management.
Ability to select and develop staff and work in a team environment to achieve desired results.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP general ledger and related reporting software.
CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification.
Experience in the agriculture and/or energy industries.
Manufacturing or processing industry knowledge or experience.

Responsibilities

Lead financial oversight during construction of the Evansville, Santos, and OCP capital investments, monitoring spending against plan, forecasting total project costs, and identifying risks and opportunities for leadership.
Serve as the primary finance business partner for the Evansville processing facility, providing financial insight and decision support to site leadership.
Lead forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans, accounting for operational initiatives and their financial impact.
Oversee preparation, analysis, and reporting of monthly financial results and statements.
Conduct variance analysis and communicate key drivers of financial performance to management.
Monitor and report capital project spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and investment objectives.
Support investment decisions with pro forma modeling and executive review materials for project approvals.
Support enterprise initiatives, ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and investigations, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
Partner with business leaders to develop, monitor, and present KPIs and operational metrics.
Lead plant cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and operational cost reporting.
Evaluate, recommend, implement, and monitor internal controls and supporting documentation to ensure compliance and strengthen financial processes.
Build relationships across the organization and foster cross-functional collaboration.
Travel regularly to the Evansville facility or corporate headquarters to support cost management, operational efficiency initiatives, capital projects, and quarterly inventory counts.
Identify and lead opportunities to use AI, analytics, and data-driven solutions to improve financial processes and business performance.