Accounting Manager

Position Title: Accounting Manager
Department: Finance
Location: Lenexa, Kansas

About AGI

AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 4,200 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Accounting Manager to join our AGI Lenexa finance team. The ideal candidate will be a roll-up-the-sleeves, hands on leader who is up for a challenge to help improve the accounting and finance function with the help of the Director of Finance – Digital. This role will be a key part of a growing global finance team. This is a great springboard opportunity to grow within the AGI group of companies.

The Team

Reporting to the Director of Finance – Digital, you will work closely with the local team at the Division as well as the Corporate Finance team based out of Winnipeg, Naperville and Toronto.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full cycle accounting process, including management of day-to-day transactions for in accordance with established controls
• Prepare monthly financial statements, supporting schedules and monthly report outs to management
• Prepare monthly cash flow results and forecast cash flow results
• Prepare monthly operating forecasts through collaboration with sales, purchasing, production, finance and the leadership team of the facility
• Analyze changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services to determine effects on costs
• Prepare the annual budget
• Perform variance analysis of results compared to budget, prior year, and regular forecasts – on a summary and detailed level
• Analyze revenue and margin product line and region
• Analyze revenue and margin by cash sales, subscription sales and annuity sales.
• Ensure compliance with applicable sales and use taxes as well as assist in the preparation of income tax filing support
• Review business processes, provide recommendations for improvement and implement improvement initiatives. Help implement cost-effective procedures and production improvements based on recommendations
• Implement working capital initiatives to effectively manage divisional cash flow, including analysis of inventory levels, accounts payable and accounts receivable management
• Work closely with AGI team members and external auditors or accountants, as required
• Follow AGI accounting guidelines on identifying and tracking intangible project costs
• Track leased asset spend against budget, account for additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, lease interest, and lease payments
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of work experience in accounting, preference may be given to those with manufacturing or cost accounting experience
• Experience with Oracle Cloud
• Communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience preparing and presenting financial and analytical report outs
• Ability to delegate appropriate responsibility and authority to area team members
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Experience in the administration and maintenance of documented accounting processes
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships both internal and external to the organization
• Ability to problem-solve and make sound recommendations pertaining to organization effectiveness
• Proficient with Microsoft office (Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Teams), Power BI
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required

Why AGI?

We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:
We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India,