Senior Accounting - Finance Analyst

Corteva Agriscience; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Senior Accounting/Finance Analyst role in Johnston, IA at Corteva Agriscience provides financial analysis and accounting support to the North America Seed Controllership team, covering actuals and planning, gross margin and related balance sheet accounts.

You will partner with cross-functional finance and business groups, ensure adherence to US GAAP, and support audits, monthly close processes, and special projects while helping improve the quality of financial information for strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 2-8 years of finance experience including relevant accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge and functional experience with US GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and planning processes (estimates, budgets, multi-year plans) in assigned business area(s).
• Evaluate underlying assumptions and variance explanations and identify areas of risk to the Company.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and External Auditors to ensure proper control processes.
• Partner with business and other finance groups to facilitate the accounting and planning activities in assigned business area(s).
• Analyze financial results to ensure accuracy of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements).
• Develop and improve the quality of financial information to enhance decision making.

Skills

Accounting degree

Finance experience

US GAAP

Internal controls

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

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. It is Corteva’s current intention, 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.

At Vylor , you will help us grow what’s next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture – leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

The Vylor Finance team has an opportunity available for a Senior Accounting/Finance Analyst in Johnston, IA.

This position will be responsible for providing financial analysis and accounting support within the Controllership team supporting the North America Seed business. The role includes responsibilities for both Actuals and Planning, primarily related to gross margin and related balance sheet accounts.

Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow!

• Support accounting and / or planning processes (estimates, budgets, multi-year plans) in assigned business area(s).
• Evaluate underlying assumptions and variance explanations and identifies areas of risk to the Company.
• Collaborate with other Finance staff to provide consistency and identify relevant opportunities across various Finance and business teams.
• Partner with business and other finance groups to facilitate the accounting and planning activities in assigned business area(s).
• Evaluate underlying assumptions, identify issues, review variance explanations, and communicate key drivers.
• Analyze financial results to ensure accuracy of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements).
• Perform analysis to identify problems or issues and recommend ways to resolve problem areas.
• Perform and review monthly balance sheet flux analysis for North America Seed entities.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and External Auditors to ensure proper control processes are in place and performed for North America Seed entities.
• Ensure the North America Seed Controllership team provides all documentation requested to support audits.
• Support critical business initiatives, various special projects, and business / market teams, committees.
• Serve as a Finance liaison within various business areas.
• Develop and improve the quality of financial information to enhance better decision making.
• Consult with key management about policies and procedures, relevant financial information, technical accounting issues or analytical and modeling support.
• Develop proposals that improve the quality and treatment of financial information and decision-making.
• Participate in development and implementation of financial strategies.
• Provide input to and / or support financial systems design and development efforts.

Experience and Education – What you'll bring to the table!

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 2-8 years of finance experience including relevant accounting experience.
• Solid knowledge and functional experience with US GAAP and internal control requirements.
• Ability to organize tasks and work independently.

Competencies

• Knowledge of end-to-end processes and how they feed into legal entity and business financial statements.
• Overall understanding of transactional and reporting systems and related interdependencies.
• Overall understanding of the Seed business model, structure, systems, and processes.
• Ability to perform analysis on financial data and use logic to uncover issues.
• Ability to design and implement processes.
• Ability to network with others, initiate relationships, and demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.

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 (https://hrportal.ehr.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2Nre68t3vrs%3d&portalid=351)
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

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.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:Accessibility Page for Contact Information