Senior Accounting - Finance Analyst

Vylor; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Vylor is seeking a Senior Accounting/Finance Analyst in Johnston, IA to provide financial analysis and accounting support within the North America Seed Controllership team. The role covers Actuals and Planning, with emphasis on gross margin and related balance sheet accounts.

You will collaborate with finance and business teams, ensure accuracy of statements, and support audits and critical initiatives in a fast-evolving seed business environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• 2–8 years of finance experience including accounting.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP and internal control requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support accounting and planning processes (estimates, budgets, multi-year plans).
• Analyze financial results and balance sheet accounts for accuracy.
• Coordinate with Internal Audit and External Auditors to ensure proper controls.

Skills

Financial analysis

US GAAP

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

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.

Senior Accounting/Finance Analyst – 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
• Check out life at Vylor! https://www.linkedin.com/company/vylorgenetics/

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.