Business Unit Controller – Chicago, IL


Controllers/Directors at ADM have deep technical knowledge in order to support the company's operations and Controlling function, in addition to having responsibilities for managing a team of highly technical and skilled colleagues. They are expected to develop and maintain good working relationships with business partners and deliver necessary technical and project-related support across the organization. Controllers/Directors must stay up-to-date on new regulations and/or standards which impact ADM, create and implement changes to comply with such regulations and/or standards, and be considered an expert in their field in order to provide excellent customer service to the rest of the organization.
This role will be accountable for one of the three ADM Global Operating Segment’s accounting and financial reporting.  Operating segments are Ag Services and Oilseeds, Carbohydrate Solutions, Nutrition.
This role will be responsible for facilitation and connection of GBS, COEs and processes across various E2Es in order to enable proper operation of internal controls and accurate financial reporting.
This role will be required to establish strong leadership presence with business unit leaderships and act as a finance partner.

Job Responsibilities Provide leadership for continuous improvement in the areas of financial accounting, standardizing and simplifying processes, internal controls, and internal financial reporting working closely with COE Controllers, Technical Accounting, Governance, Tax, BU Controllers and other key stakeholdersEnsure global alignement of service catalogue.Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders ensuring proper execution service catalogueCollaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across COEMaintain a strong internal and operational control environment in compliance with company policies.Review and analyze consolidated financial results to ensure materially accurate per US GAAP guidelines.Support annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to stakeholders.Facilitate global consolidation of financial results, disclosures requirements, Sox controls, and other reporting for customers as requested.Support COE projects as approved through demand management to ensure standardization and simplifications of processes.  Drive continuous improvement through collaboration of thought, innovative ideas, and proactive behavior.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred 10+ years of accounting experiencePrior supervisory experienceProficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office SuitePrior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analyticsFamiliarity with financial planning, forecasting and analysis processesVisualization and communication skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is requiredPublic Accounting experience, preferredExperience with Power BI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus
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