Senior Technical Accountant

Corteva Agriscience • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting Analyst. This role involves analyzing complex accounting and reporting matters, supporting the preparation of external financial statements and SEC filings in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements. The team acts as a technical accounting and external reporting resource for the organization, responsible for integrating accounting conclusions into compliant external disclosures and filings. These positions offer high visibility within Controllership and to key stakeholders, with opportunities to influence the team's direction during a period of significant organizational change.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting / Finance
• CPA required
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• 6+ years of experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) and/or relevant industry experience in technical accounting and external reporting.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility to support critical close and filing deadlines, including outside of standard business hours (e.g., evenings or weekends) as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and interact with all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Workiva financial reporting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and resolve complex accounting and reporting matters involving U.S. GAAP, SEC guidance, and FASB standards, ensuring conclusions are accurately reflected in external financial statements and disclosures.
• Serve as a technical accounting and reporting resource for business and functional teams, contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting and reporting processes.
• Support the preparation and review of external financial statements and related footnote disclosures in compliance with US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations for SEC filings.
• Research, draft, and refine external disclosures for quarterly and annual filings, including staying updated on evolving disclosure expectations.
• Evaluate the accounting and reporting implications of complex transactions and initiatives such as mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, collaborative arrangements, equity instruments, and hedging programs.
• Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure consistent application of accounting conclusions and alignment with external reporting requirements.
• Monitor new and proposed accounting standards and disclosure requirements, assess their impact, and coordinate their implementation into accounting policies and external reporting.
• Conduct benchmarking of peer and other public company disclosures.
• Support the Investor Relations team with earnings releases and non-GAAP measures reporting.
• Support Workiva-based reporting processes, including XBRL tagging.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external auditors on quarterly reviews, annual audits, accounting consultations, and disclosure matters.
• Support the documentation, execution, and maintenance of SOX controls related to external reporting responsibilities.
• Assist with month-end and quarter-end close activities, including close procedures, financial analyses, and other closing-related support.
• Manage ESG reporting requirements, including coordination with the Sustainability team, preparation/review of reporting deliverables, and responding to auditor requests.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior