Manager, Accounting & Systems - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

SALARY RANGE: $107,750.00 - $148,175.00

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Responsible for management of the General Ledger system for GROWMARK and certain retail/subsidiary business units and the reporting of GROWMARK consolidated financial results.

SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHP

Supervises, leads, and develops the staff accountants responsible for general ledger system control and analysis, overhead allocations, lease accounting, and fixed asset maintenance and accounting.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Manages the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for GROWMARK and its retail/subsidiary business units.

Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reports and special bank group financial statements.

Manages and utilizes the current SAP ECC, BPC, and SAC software tools including security management, skill cross training and support in increasing the effective use of the software tools.

Helps lead the SAP S4 (ECC replacement) and OneStream (BPC replacement) implementation projects that are ongoing to completion. Manages and utilizes the SAP S4 and OneStream software tools including security management, skill cross training and support in increasing the effective use of the software tools.

Responsible for the administration of the General Ledger system including report writing, interface management, and chart of accounts management for GROWMARK and consolidated entities.

Provides guidance to subsidiary and retail division controllers regarding information required for consolidated financial statements.

Partners with Wholesale business leaders to provide analysis, insights, and financial guidance on overhead and Other Income/Other Expense results.

Manages the integration of financial information from subsidiaries and retail divisions for preparation of consolidated financial reports.

Manages and documents the various consolidation processes required to prepare GROWMARK consolidated financial statements including identification of all eliminating entries.

Directs information exchange with the Tax Department related to GROWMARK corporate fixed asset, overhead and other accounting transactions.

Assists in managing the compilation of information from the different companies of the consolidated group for developing certain GAAP consolidated footnotes.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Provides recommendations relating to approved accounting policies and maintains strong internal controls over financial reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP.

Assists in coordination of annual audit.

Responsible for encouraging, supporting, and promoting innovative practices, ideas, and technologies within the team.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires a college degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or the equivalent thereof, and 6 – 8  years or more of related work experience to demonstrate the ability to provide general ledger and fixed asset accounting leadership to the GROWMARK System.

Prefer a CPA or MBA degree to demonstrate advanced accounting/business knowledge.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

 Understanding and experience with accounting-related areas including overhead, general ledger, fixed assets, financial statements, systems and software, security management, technical support, internal controls, audit strategy, policies and procedures, and compliance along with general ledger planning, program execution, budgeting, and communications.

Proven supervisory and leadership skills including staffing, coaching, and performance evaluation and the ability to achieve results through others.

Proven professional communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and customer service skills.

Demonstrated planning, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills.

Proven team building skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. 

Proven computer skills including spreadsheet, database, and query tools; the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes; and the ability to learn accounting-related software.

May be required to work hours beyond what is considered “normal”.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. 

At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.

Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.