Director of Commodity Accounting

Position: Copy of Director of Commodity Accounting
Seeking a Director of Commodity Accounting in Bismarck, ND

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Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

Company Overview

A rapidly growing agricultural merchandising and commodities firm provides marketing, trading, and risk-management services to producers across the Midwest. The organization supports grain marketing and merchandising activities across multiple states and manages production associated with approximately one million acres. With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a lean team of ~20 employees, the company is expanding its financial and commodity accounting capabilities to support continued growth.

Why join us?

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary:
Up to $150,000
Bonus: 15% target (team + individual performance)
Additional:
Discretionary bonus potential

Benefits include:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Unlimited PTO
Flexible work schedule
Relocation assistance available
Work Environment & Schedule
Onsite in Bismarck, ND preferred
Remote candidates in Central Time considered
High-autonomy, entrepreneurial environment (“run your area like a business”)
Standard business hours with flexibility as needed

Job Details

Position Overview

The Director of Commodity Accounting will own and lead all commodity accounting and financial close activities for a multi-state agricultural merchandising business. This role combines technical accounting, commodity P&L oversight, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. The position requires deep experience in grain or agricultural commodity accounting, including licensing, bonding, and mark-to-market valuation.

This is a newly created role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to build scalable accounting processes as the business grows.

Key Responsibilities
Commodity Accounting & Close
Own month-end and year-end financial close for commodity operations
Lead commodity P&L reporting and analysis across products and regions
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses
Ensure contracts, pricing, and commodity positions are accurately recorded for close

Regulatory & Compliance

Maintain grain buyer licenses across operating states
Manage bonding requirements, renewals, and reporting
Coordinate state grain audits and regulatory reporting
Ensure compliance with multi-state agricultural regulations

Financial Reporting & Audit

Support annual financial audits and prepare required schedules
Prepare regulatory filings and other required financial reports
Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
Process & Systems Improvement
Assess commodity accounting workflows and implement improvements
Establish scalable procedures to support growth
Partner with merchandising and operations teams on financial insights

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years commodity or agricultural accounting experience (5+ preferred)
Strong knowledge of GAAP and commodity accounting principles

Experience with commodity P&L, contracts, and pricing mechanics
Knowledge of grain licensing, bonding, and regulatory requirements
Experience leading financial close and audit support
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Background

Grain merchandising, cooperative, or agricultural trading environment
Mark-to-market valuation and hedging accounting
Multi-state agricultural operations

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