Accounting Manager Clean Fuel - Decatur, IL

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* Accounting Manager Clean Fuel - Decatur, IL

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* Finance, Accounting, Audit

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* ** Clean Fuel and Special Project Accounting Manager - Decatur, IL*
* Carbohydrate Solutions Controlling

This is a full-time, exempt level position.

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* We require a resilient and dynamic Accounting Manager to manage the clean fuel related activities as well as other key strategic projects for the Carbohydrate Solutions segment.  You will be accountable for leading the associated process and will have dotted line responsibility for parts of the end to end process that are performed by others in the organization.  You will develop cross functional and business partnerships with key stakeholders to solve problems and achieve positive business outcomes, driving a culture of accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting.

You will also be responsible for the portion of financial statement P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, financial reporting and US GAAP reporting requirements and accuracy and completeness thereof related to these processes.

Strong leadership skills within a global matrix environment will be critical for the role. You will be required to build strong relationships with Financial Centers of Excellence and Record to Report (R2R) colleagues, viewing them as an extension and business partner to the Controlling team, not just as a service provider.  The ability to influence others to achieve results is critical to the success of this role, along with an ability to operate in a cost effective environment whilst ensuring high quality deliverables.

You will be responsible for delivering monthly and quarterly management reports, cash flow analysis, balance sheet reviews and P&L variance analysis related to clean fuels activities. You will drive and evolve a strong internal control environment and risk management capabilities to ensure accurate reporting and safeguarding of company assets, throughout both Finance and Business teams.  You will be responsible for defining and implementing processes related to clean fuel initiatives, including the roll out and replication of existing process to new plants and locations as needed.  

You will also support key strategic project work for the segment as assigned.

** Core Focus Areas*
* ** Leadership and people development*
* + Lead within a global matrix environment and develop strong relationships with Finance Centers of Excellence (CoEs) and Record to Report (R2R) colleagues.

+ Be perceived as a role model for other Controllers, Accountants and Finance Professionals.

+ Foster a culture of integrity, accountability, continuous improvement and risk management.

+ Drive a culture of accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting within cost efficient environment, whilst also ensuring high quality deliverables.

** Controllership Focus*
* + Own all aspects of the financial statement, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, external and internal financial reporting and accuracy and completeness thereof.

+ Review, approve or reject all finance deliverables within the Controllership vertical of the Finance Deliverables RACI, ensuring all required timely approvals.

+ Ensure US GAAP and other external functional reporting requirements are satisfied.

+ Set expectations, provide direction, training and information to R2R teams associated with delivering services. Ensure they are clear on their roles, responsibilities and expectations.

+ Support internal and external audits for Carbs.

+ Accountable for delivering monthly and quarterly management reports, cash flow analysis, balance sheet reviews and P&L variance analysis for clean fuel related Carbs activities.

+ Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to business units.

+ Approvals and reviews of non-standard journal entries.

** Stakeholder engagement and provision of expert advice*
* + Provide advice and expertise on US GAAP reporting requirements.

+ Partner with Business Segment Controllers and Business Segment Finance Directors where required to provide expert advice on Financial Control and Compliance.

+ Provide complete and…