Senior Capital Projects Finance Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a seasoned finance professional to partner across divisions on capital projects, fixed assets, and leasing. You will lead monthly reporting, support budgeting, and drive capitalization processes in collaboration with accounting and project management teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting/finance with capital finance exposure; CPA is preferred. Strong Excel/Office skills and ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years’ experience in accounting or finance including progressive experience in capital finance, fixed assets, and/or leasing
• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Certification and/or License - may be required during course of employment; CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Actively prepare reports for and lead monthly assigned division and Capital Steering Committee prep calls, quarterly division meetings, and Capital Steering Committee meetings
• Partner with all divisions on lease/capital questions, SharePoint site support, and quarterly CSC meeting reports preparation
• Manage the Capital Projects SharePoint site and think of more efficient ways to manage approvals before the board meeting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes, including monitoring cash that goes out each month and accuracy of the forecast for strategic projects
• Collaborate with marketing and provide monthly updates on the progress of strategic projects for the marketing team to present to the CEO
• Manage CapEx file that tracks spend across all divisions using SAP, FAS and CIP files
• Prepare and manage KPI reporting for assigned plants
• Prepare account reconciliations for corporate accounts and oversee depreciation runs and fixed asset reports

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Independent work

Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting/finance/business administration

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Access

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America is seeking a seasoned finance professional to partner across divisions on capital projects, fixed assets, and leasing. You will lead monthly reporting, support budgeting, and drive capitalization processes in collaboration with accounting and project management teams.

The role requires 5–8 years in accounting/finance with capital finance exposure; CPA is preferred. Strong Excel/Office skills and ability to work independently are essential.