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 10,000 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 Global Grain & Processing Finance and Accounting group. We are looking for an International Finance & Accounting Expert to support Global Grain Marketing Finance team. This position will play an active role in the month-end close and financial reporting process. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong analytical, problem-solving, and technical accounting skills with a strong desire to learn. The ability to prioritize, efficiently plan work activities, and be detail and results-oriented is critical to the position.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities related to the production and analysis of financial statements and reports

• Lead the reconciliation process, including analyzing and reviewing general ledger accounts in preparation for month-end close process

• Prepare journal entries for accuracy and evaluate accounting classifications in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

• Ensure monthly accruals, allocations and other complex journal entries are accurate as new information is obtained

• Prepare, review, and submit documentation in support of external and internal audits

• Perform ad hoc reporting and analysis and investigate issues, providing explanations and interpretation

• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, consolidated statements and various other accounting statements and reports

• Lead the month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned business unit or group, understanding, and utilizing the appropriate information systems and technology

• Lead and provide insights for evaluating, recommending, maintaining, and monitoring appropriate internal controls and related documentation

• Provide coaching, work instruction, or direct supervision to lower-level staff

• Seek out opportunities for process improvement and take initiative to implement change

Minimum Qualifications (required) Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field 7+ years of experience in Finance and/or AccountingAdditional Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and direct application of GAAP to include reviewing and preparing general ledger accounts, reviewing complex journal entries for accuracy, and preparing financial statements

• Advanced knowledge of and direct work experience with accounting policies, programs, procedures, and practices, financial reporting requirements, budgeting, and forecasting

• Direct experience operating in a strong internal controls environment with demonstrated knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques for establishing and monitoring effective internal controls activities to ensure the integrity of financial reporting.

• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Microsoft Power BI or similar advanced reporting tools

• Extensive work experience directly using enterprise resource planning systems (ERP)

• Ability to travel internationally up to 20% of the time

• Experience with SAP and JDE general ledger and related reporting software

• Ability to complete assignments independently and handle complex accounting activities

• Solicit support for ideas and provide sound rationale for recommendations

• Work effectively and represent the company's interest with both internal and external stakeholders

• Work effectively in multiple information systems/platforms

• Select, develop staff, and work in a team environment to achieve desired results

• CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification

• Experience with Agriculture and/or Energy industries

• International accounting with foreign currency experience #LI-WB1

 Career Band: Professional     Career Level:   Expert