We are seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to provide accounting leadership to the Dairy Foods business segment. The Dairy Foods portfolio operates to provide marketplace access and ensure dairy vitality for our ~1,300 dairy member owners. The portfolio is comprised of multiple business segments including Retail, Foodservice, and Ingredients spanning a geographically diverse network of 11 owned manufacturing facilities and multiple co-manufacturing partners with $5B in net sales. CPA is required for this role.
This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters. Hybrid work arrangement each week.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure financial records for the Dairy Foods business segment are prepared in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), our company accounting policies, and compliance with our controls and procedures.
Support the external and internal audit of financial records.
Partner with business unit leadership and FP&A to add value and insights from a finance and accounting perspective on strategic initiatives and business transactions.
Develop accounting processes for new business ventures and strategies.
Lead the Dairy Foods Accounting team and maintain high engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability for an experienced team of three accounting managers and their direct reports (total org approximately 30 employees).
Provide leadership in driving process improvements and adoption of best practices leveraging technologies to improve management reporting and accounting processes.
Experience/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related required.CPA required.
A minimum of 8+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience required.
Prior leadership experience required.
Public accounting experience and/or master's degree highly desirable.
Knowledge of the dairy industry is a plus.
Competencies/Skills:
Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills with business partners and accounting teams. Excellent written communication skills.
Proven ability to build effective teams and relationships with peers and internal customers.
Ability to lead and influence others through change.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
An advanced understanding of finance/accounting disciplines and the ability to understand the big picture as it relates to accounting decisions.
Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements.
Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines.
Hiring Range: $120,880-$182,160. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges
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About Land O'Lakes, Inc.
Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.
Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.
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