Specialty Ingredients Controller - Decatur, IL

Job Description

Specialty Ingredients Controller – Decatur or Chicago, IL
Nutrition

Controllers 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 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.

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 stakeholders
• Ensure global alignment of service catalogue.
• Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders ensuring proper execution service catalogue
• Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across COE
• Maintain 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
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• Prior supervisory experience
• Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analytics
• Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting and analysis processes
• Visualization and communication skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is required
• Experience with Power BI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus

Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor.  * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required.  * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required.  
​Hiring Manager-  Chad Pisha  ​
Recruiter-  Natalie Clark

 

City

Decatur

State

IL - Illinois

Location Country

United States

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be