Accounting Manager

CHS Inc.; Inver Grove Heights (MN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Pension

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Job summary

A leading global agribusiness is seeking an Accounting Manager for their Energy accounting team in a hybrid work setting. The role involves managing cost accountants, leading financial close processes, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field and at least 4 years of finance experience. The company offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of cost accountants providing mentoring and leadership.
• Lead month-end/year-end close process for Energy accounting.
• Prepare financial reports and analysis for SEC reporting.
• Ensure adherence to accounting policies and US GAAP.
• Build and manage a strong internal controls environment.
• Prepare precise year-end audit work papers in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Serve as a business partner to leaders to provide decision support enabling the attainment of business unit objectives.
• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement around processes, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Analytical ability

Proficient in MS Office

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

JDE accounting software

SAP accounting software

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Finance organization within a hybrid work setting. We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our Energy accounting team. The Accounting Manager will execute accounting responsibilities for Refined Fuels wholesale product line. The position will lead a team of accountants. This manager will report to the Senior Accounting Manager for Energy and will play a key role in the monthly/yearly close process for Energy accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of cost accountants, responsible for commercial and refinery accounting. Provide mentoring and leadership to attract, develop and retain talent. Coach and build teams, support professional development, review, and assess performance and enable employees to maximize their performance.
• Lead the month-end/year-end close process for Energy in accordance with the company accounting calendar, and preparation of monthly close activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Direct the development and preparation of financial reports and analysis that supports accurate internal and external SEC reporting and footnote requirements for the quarterly close reporting process.
• Ensure accounting policies and procedures follow company policies and US GAAP and monitor evolving accounting guidance.
• Build, maintain, and manage a strong internal controls environment, including supporting policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Prepare precise year-end audit work papers in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Serve as a business partner to leaders to provide decision support enabling the attainment of business unit objectives.
• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of continuous improvement around processes, system enhancements, and reporting capabilities.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities

Additional Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and analytical ability
• Proven ability to build relationships and be successful in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Previous experience with JDE and SAP accounting software preferred
• Ability to work extended hours during peak times to meet business demands
• Pre‑employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre‑employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short‑ and long‑term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to [e-mail]; to verify that the communication is from CHS.