Accounting Analyst - GL

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Corteva Agriscience is seeking an Accounting Analyst - GL to join our controllership team and support strategic finance projects. You will design general ledger solutions, assist SAP implementations, and help with ERP data take-on across global business units.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 5–8 years in controllership, with strong Excel skills and collaboration. This position offers career growth and a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5–8 years' experience in Controllership or Finance.
• Strong Excel skills and SAP experience preferred.
• Demonstrated collaboration and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, create and build general ledger solutions for global controllership teams.
• Assist global team to develop new solutions and drive automation.
• Assist on SAP implementations for GL and data take-on workstreams.
• Train business teams to ensure smooth transition and effective communication.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Join Vylor—Powering the Future of Agriculture

At Vylor, we’re advancing agriculture through breakthrough science—combining elite germplasm, cutting‑edge biotech, and next‑generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.

Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what’s next in crop science.

Who are we and what do we do?

Corteva Agriscience intends to separate into two independent companies on or about October 1, 2026; this planned separation is subject to multiple conditions, including final approval of the transaction by its board of directors. It is Corteva’s current intention, should the separation occur, that this position will align with the Seed Company, Vylor, at the time of the intended separation.

The Vylor innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops – and potentially beyond. Vylor will scale these innovations using its leading routes-to-market and by significantly expanding its licensing business.

Corteva Agriscience

is searching for an innovative and energetic individual for an Accounting Analyst - GL to join our finance strategic projects team within our controllership organization. The Accounting Analyst - GL role will be a key team member and will help drive general accounting projects for our business teams that create productivity and efficiency of work processes. The purpose of this role is to deliver the Finance objectives while partnering with the business and functions to ensure that all project requirements are delivered according to the project timelines.

Primary Responsibilities – How will you help us Grow?

• Design, create and build general ledger solutions for use by global controllership teams.
• Assist global team to develop new solutions and to drive automation.
• Assist on SAP implementations for GL & data take on workstream.
• Assist with data take on for all ERP & transformation projects.
• Build and leverage strong partnerships with other workstreams/functions, and the business.
• Communicate effectively, look for gaps in processes and designs.
• Create, maintain, and provide ongoing status updates for milestones / deliverables.
• Create, maintain, and provide ongoing reporting of project dependencies, issues, and risks, along with cross impacts, resolutions, and mitigations.
• Train business teams to ensure smooth transition and strong communication to user groups of any changes or impacts to their work processes.

Education and Experience – What you will bring to the table!

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5-8 years’ experience in Controllership or other Finance.
• Positive, open-minded, willing to drive change.
• Strong Collaboration and business partnering skills.
• Understanding of practices in accounting and finance.
• Strong analytical capabilities.
• SAP experience preferred, Strong Excel skills required

Skills Needed For Success

• Leadership and the ability to influence.
• Interpersonal effectiveness in team environments, coupled with good written and oral communications skills.
• Must exhibit skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple items simultaneously.
• Flexibility to change course unexpectedly.
• Demonstrated track record of achieving results on time.
• Demonstrated excellence in communicating, planning, networking, and organizing.

Benefits – How We’ll Support You

• 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
• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva announced to separate our current advanced seed and genetics business to establish a standalone company, operating as Vylor, Inc. The process of the planned separation is anticipated to be completed the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to legal requirements and board approval. Should you accept this position, it is anticipated that, following conclusion of the separation, you would be an employee of Vylor, Inc. and your employment would be governed by Vylor, Inc. employment processes, programs, policies, and benefit plans. In that case, details of any planned changes would be provided to you by Vylor, Inc. at an appropriate time and subject to any necessary consultation processes.

Vylor is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.