Supv, Accts Payable

CF Industries • Northbrook, IL

3d • $72,900 - $96,235

About The Position

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. Function: Finance & Accounting Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Supervisor coordinates and reviews accounting activities for the Accounts Payable function while training, developing, and appraising staff to maintain a high level of work efficiency, competency, and flexibility Job Description: Major Responsibilities: Matrix Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for the Accounts Payable function of Shared Services. Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers Provides direction to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives, along with the role the department has in fulfilling corporate goals. Empower and promotes the proper level of responsibility and authority for others to learn, grow into new responsibilities and make the proper decisions to obtain the overall department objectives. Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust in all aspects of the job by working continually towards self-development, staying abreast of all current information and technology, and be knowledgeable with FASB & AICPA governing bodies affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Promotes the corporate controller’s group by developing strong relationships between department members and other CF departments through a high degree of communication across management. Promotes the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourages cross involvement between people and groups. Provides regular formal and informal performance feedback to employees. Identifies training needs and provides means to meet the needs. Communicates departmental objectives to all employees, plans and reviews work assignments. Accounts Payable Responsibilities Lead Accounts Payable functions for specific manufacturing sites, which include the recording and payment of all invoices in accordance with CF’s established policies and procedures. .Meets with various groups (e.g., Tax, Accounting, Supply Chain, etc.) on a regular basis to discuss reconciliations, processing, as well as assisting in planning periodic reporting requirements. Assists users in developing queries for Payables. Participates in testing and implementation of new systems / platforms / software for the Accounts Payable function. Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests. Participates in projects as required. Participates in the preparation, review and issuance of monthly account analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other period end close tasks and reporting. Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests. Internal Controls Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Policy, Process and Controls Team to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions regarding department internal controls as necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.
• Five or more years of General Accounting experience with knowledge of accounting related software systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office (Outlook, Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables), Word, etc.).
• Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and develop effective solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with employees at all levels.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• SAP (S/4 Hana/ECC) and Coupa preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for the Accounts Payable function of Shared Services.
• Provides a high level of customer service to both internal and external customers
• Provides direction to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives, along with the role the department has in fulfilling corporate goals.
• Empower and promotes the proper level of responsibility and authority for others to learn, grow into new responsibilities and make the proper decisions to obtain the overall department objectives.
• Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust in all aspects of the job by working continually towards self-development, staying abreast of all current information and technology, and be knowledgeable with FASB & AICPA governing bodies affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Promotes the corporate controller’s group by developing strong relationships between department members and other CF departments through a high degree of communication across management.
• Promotes the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourages cross involvement between people and groups.
• Provides regular formal and informal performance feedback to employees.
• Identifies training needs and provides means to meet the needs.
• Communicates departmental objectives to all employees, plans and reviews work assignments.
• Lead Accounts Payable functions for specific manufacturing sites, which include the recording and payment of all invoices in accordance with CF’s established policies and procedures.
• Meets with various groups (e.g., Tax, Accounting, Supply Chain, etc.) on a regular basis to discuss reconciliations, processing, as well as assisting in planning periodic reporting requirements.
• Assists users in developing queries for Payables.
• Participates in testing and implementation of new systems / platforms / software for the Accounts Payable function.
• Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests.
• Participates in projects as required.
• Participates in the preparation, review and issuance of monthly account analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other period end close tasks and reporting.
• Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests.
• Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements.
• Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed.
• Works with Policy, Process and Controls Team to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed.
• Develops and implements corrective actions regarding department internal controls as necessary.

Benefits

• In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer’s contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more!
• Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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