Manager, Retail, Proprietary Products Accounting

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.   

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

This position reports to the Director, Retail, Proprietary Products Accounting and is located in Loveland, CO. 

 

We are open to considering candidates with less leadership experience and hiring as a Senior Supervisor, providing the opportunity to enhance and further develop leadership skills.

 

What you will do:

 

• Responsible for completion, direction and oversight of proprietary products cost and inventory accounting.
• Provide leadership to a team including coaching, mentoring, goal setting and review, performance management, recruitment, and team building.
• Ensure the team executes accounting department plan by prioritizing work, projects, and resources.
• Provide strategic vision and leadership on technology initiatives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on key accounting issues, processes and developing relationships internally and externally.
• Influence change, process improvement and adherence to accounting policies and procedures with internal stakeholders.
• Conduct complex accounting and analysis related to manufacturing, costing and inventory.
• Ensure inventory counts are conducted regularly and in adherence with Nutrien policy.
• Ensure product costs and each step of the manufacturing process are tracked, allocated and accounted for properly.
• Provide business partners with reporting and analytics.
• Responsible for the monthly review of account reconciliations and support month-end and year-end close process; ensuring their alignment with GAAP and IFRS standards.
• Challenge the status quo and think outside the box to improve current processes.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

 

What you will bring:

 

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance. Professional accounting designation and/or advanced degree preferred.
• 6+ years of practical experience plus demonstrated leadership experience.
• Operational, Manufacturing or Nutrien accounting experience.
• Collaborative and influential mindset combined with an absolute commitment to the achievement of deadlines.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Leadership skills: people leader who can supervise, guide, support, direct and develop a team of professionals.
• Energetic, flexible, and proactive; a team leader who positively and productively impacts both strategic and tactical initiatives.
• Knowledge and experience in agriculture and retail markets.
• SAP S4 knowledge and experience.
• Strong integrity and business ethics.
• Advanced analytical, verbal, and written skills.
• Willing to travel occasionally. 

 

Compensation & Benefits: