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ADM · 14 hours ago

Manager Technical Accounting - Decatur, IL

ADM is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and agricultural origination and processing. They are seeking a Manager of Technical Accounting who will be responsible for the preparation and filing of financial reports, implementation of accounting standards, and providing consultation to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.

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Hiring Manager
Natalie Clark
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Responsibilities

Concurrently serve as the North America TA Lead
Maintain the accounting policy library and work with policy owners, subject matter experts, reviewers, and approvers on all aspects of the accounting policy work
Manage the TA consultation process including the work performed by subject matter experts
Provide TA guidance to the accounting organization and other departments
Implement new accounting standards by recommending the appropriate accounting methods and procedures and communicating and coordinating these matters with the accounting organization and other departments
Verify and/or prepare support for footnotes to ADM's quarterly and annual financial statements filed with the SEC
Organize and maintain documentation and support for all departmental activities
Assist management on special projects as needed
Communicate with various levels of accounting management in the U.S. and international locations
Assist in resolving accounting and disclosure comments from external auditors
Constantly look for ways to improve current processes/develop new and more efficient processes
Aligns goals to ensure that success is defined in terms of mutual objectives, both within and across departments
Secures executive sponsorship that reinforces cross-functional efforts
Works effectively across geographic, departmental, and organizational boundaries to positively influence the business
Articulates especially complex matters in a way that is easily understood by people up and down the organization
Coaches peers in the effective dissemination and presentation of information
Creates and improves processes so information can be shared in a timely and effective manner
Takes full responsibility for overall execution and delivery of critical tasks or projects
Backs up commitments with planning (risk management, project management, contingency planning, etc.) that ensures the organization can deliver what is required
Implements effective reporting systems that keep all stakeholders informed of progress
Demonstrates to everyone that ethical behavior is inseparable from good business
Helps managers and their teams to make sense of, and react professionally to, unforeseen and undesirable circumstances
Gives honest, non-defensive answers to tough questions
Helps others understand how excellence and innovation can and should co-exist
Champions ground-breaking ideas that capitalize on future opportunities
Thinks well outside of the box in consideration of innovative, new approaches to the business
Acts as a catalyst with conviction for fundamental change in the organization
Revises plans and priorities to accelerate progress and minimize the negative side effects of needed improvements
Persuades others to let go of old ways of doing things that have become stale or bureaucratic, in favor of radically new approaches
Fosters multi-cultural relationships and partnerships that benefit the organization
Uses cultural familiarity to improve how the organization operates
Enthusiastically works with all employees at all levels, capitalizing on their strengths
Shows a strong command of the business and how ADM drives revenue
Is familiar with the competition and understands company strategies for gaining market share
Anticipates changes that will affect customer needs
Ensures that company objectives and key metrics are at forefront of actions and decision-making
Uses a big-picture view of ADM successes to calibrate priorities with colleagues across functions
Assesses business risks systematically and thoroughly, including the downside of not acting
Removes obstacles that threaten to prevent the department from meeting goals, deadlines, and objectives
Emphasizes the importance of achieving results that impact the company’s bottom line
Seeks ways to strengthen operations, systems, and processes and shares those developments across the company for maximum benefit
Provides thought leadership that influences customer perceptions of what they need and how ADM can meet those needs
Commits to quality output that meets or exceeds customer requirements
Ensures that sustainable processes are in place to identify and address customer needs

Qualification

U.S. GAAPSEC reporting standardsAccounting policy managementTechnical accounting researchMicrosoft Office SuiteCertified Public AccountantAccounting experienceHyperion Financial ManagementWDesk

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting
5+ years of accounting experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting standards required

Preferred

Prior supervisory experience a plus
Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) a plus
Experience with WDesk a plus
Certified Public Accountant, preferred

Benefits

Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).
Paid time off including paid holidays.
Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

Company

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life.

H1B Sponsorship

ADM has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (119)
2024 (135)
2023 (96)
2022 (109)
2021 (69)
2020 (68)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Monish Patolawala
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer at ADM
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Daniel Jones
Director, Technical Sales
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