What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Global BU Controller - Decatur, IL position at Archer Daniels Midland?
Carbs Solutions Assistant Global BU Controller - Decatur, IL
Job Scope
- Controllers at ADM have deep technical knowledge in order to support the company's operations and Controlling function, in addition to having responsibilities for managing a team of highly technical and skilled colleagues. They are expected to develop and maintain good working relationships with business partners and deliver necessary technical and project-related support across the organization. Controllers must stay up-to-date on new regulations and/or standards which impact ADM, create and implement changes to comply with such regulations and/or standards, and be considered an expert in their field.
- The CARBS SOLUTIONS Operations Controller will have global responsibilities to work closely with all members of the CARBS SOLUTIONS Controlling team to drive standardization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- The CARBS SOLUTIONS Operations Controller will work closely with the CARBS SOLUTIONS Controller to align on key priorities for the global team and will play a significant role in the successful execution of those priorities.
- Provide leadership for continuous improvement in the areas of financial accounting, standardizing and simplifying processes, and internal controls working closely with others in the Controlling organization, Technical Accounting, Governance, Tax, and other key stakeholders.
- Serve as a central point of contact for driving process standardization across the CARBS SOLUTIONS controlling group
- Standardize and maintain process for execution of strategic activities including: hiring and people planning, talent development, education and training, SOX compliance, balance sheets, financial reporting (in collaboration with ERA), inventory, policy adherence, etc.
- Collaborate with BU Controller to Identify and mitigate risks related to global CARBS SOLUTIONS financial results.
- Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across the global team.
- Oversee global consolidation of financial results for CARBS SOLUTIONS, disclosures requirements, Sox controls, and other reporting for customers as requested.
- Drive business focused projects and initiatives for global CARBS SOLUTIONS controlling.
- Participate in 1ADM related activities impacting CARBS SOLUTIONS and MTM.
- Drive internal projects as approved to ensure standardization and simplifications of processes.
- Drive continuous improvement through collaboration of thought, innovative ideas, and proactive behavior.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- 10 years of accounting experience
- Prior supervisory experience
- Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Prior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analytics
- Visualization and communication skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is required
- Strong functional understanding of ADM’s operating structure desired
- Experience with Power BI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus
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ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:88100BR
ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.
REF:88100BR
