Manager, Accounting

Overview

About CHS: Join over 11,000 employees working to strengthen agriculture by supporting our cooperative-owners and farmer-owners while building vibrant communities. As one of the nation's leading cooperatives, we're always looking for people eager to apply their skills and ideas to help drive us forward. Our teams collaborate to provide the products, services, and expertise farmers and cooperatives need to feed a growing population. Whether you're looking for a position in a small town or a big city, in finance or transportation, agriculture or energy, we invite you to explore the opportunities within CHS.

Position Overview: CHS is seeking a visionary Senior Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions for Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. This leader will ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, compliance with BRGAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, and CHS policies, and address differences between these standards. The role demands a technical expert in accounting, a mentor for team development, and an innovator in process improvement. At CHS, we focus on four key South America Finance priorities: developing people and building winning teams, mitigating risk, improving processes and systems, and becoming the partner of choice, trusted by design. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in advancing these priorities, supporting strategic goals, and fostering operational excellence in South America. At CHS, our core values — Integrity, Safety, Inclusion, and Spirit of Cooperation — are central to how we operate. As a leader in this role, you will champion these values, driving collaboration, excellence, and innovation across the SOAM region.

At CHS, we believe in the power of leadership capabilities that combine accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning. Our leaders drive purpose, prioritize customers, work collaboratively, ensure accountability, develop talent, communicate effectively, and learn continuously. If you are a talented individual eager to "shine" and align your purpose with a company that values growth and results, CHS is the right place for you. We are looking for leaders who will elevate the Finance Leadership Team.

Key Responsibilities

• People: Mentor, develop, and lead a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance. Build organizational capacity within the team and initiate succession planning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional and global Finance, Tax, and Treasury, to ensure alignment and support talent development.
• Processes: Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements in compliance with USGAAP, IFRS, BRGAAP, and CHS policies. Manage GAAP differences between USGAAP, IFRS, and BRGAAP to ensure accurate consolidation and reporting. Ensure regulatory compliance across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, maintaining robust internal controls. Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures tailored to regional and global standards. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including ERP system optimization and automation of accounting processes. Lead the Audit Process with External Auditors.
• Data & Tech: Collaborate with the Business Intelligence (BI) team to develop and enhance financial reporting and analytics. Leverage advanced reporting tools, such as Power BI, to provide actionable insights to senior leadership. Support ERP deployments (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards).

QualificationsBasic Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA (Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay).
• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Industry experience in Agriculture, Energy, or a related sector.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of USGAAP, IFRS, and BRGAAP.
• Proven experience reconciling and managing GAAP differences between accounting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Expertise in technical accounting, including consolidations, revenue recognition, leases, and head accounting.
• Prior experience managing internal controls and ensuring compliance with global regulatory standards.
• Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Preferred Qualifications (desired)

• Experience in process improvement initiatives and system implementations.
• Green Belt or Lean Silver Certification.
• Familiarity with Power BI or other advanced analytics tools.
• Ability to navigate and influence in a multicultural and cross-functional environment.

SummaryResponsibilities

• Build, maintain, and manage a strong financial controls and accounting procedures environment.
• Serve as a business partner to leaders to provide decision support enabling the attainment of business unit objectives.
• Monitor and coordinate the application of evolving accounting guidance with finance departments and prepare reports to senior management on GAAP changes.
• Determine accounting policies and procedures that will facilitate accurate reporting for management and external financial statement users.
• Lead the month-end/year-end closing process for assigned business unit or group in accordance with the company accounting calendar, and preparation of monthly closing activities for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Direct the development and preparation of financial reports and analysis that support internal and external SEC reporting and footnote requirements for the financial quarterly close reporting process.
• Lead the forecast and budget process to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Establish, implement, review, and improve internal control policies, procedures, and protocol.
• Review country-specific required filings for accuracy and ensure timely filings; verify documentation is maintained to support differences in accounting practices and regulations to US GAAP.
• Prepare precise year-end audit work papers in accordance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Champion and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations. Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Recommend and facilitate the implementation of continuous system enhancements and improved reporting capabilities.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team of direct reports.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting.
• Prior leadership experience with progressively advancing level of leadership responsibilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organization skills and analytical ability.
• Proven ability to build relationships and be successful in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business demands.
• Previous experience with Agris accounting software preferred.
• Farming background or agriculture experience preferred.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may be required. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Annual variable pay plan;
• Health/Dental Care (without deductions);
• Complementary Pension Plan;
• Food Benefit;
• Life Insurance;
• Park space;
• Wellbeing Incentive (Totalpass, Gympass).

Why CHS?

At CHS, we are dedicated to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. Joining our team means contributing to a mission-driven company that impacts agriculture and communities across the globe. Here, you will have the opportunity to make a difference, grow as a leader, and help shape the future of CHS.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Farming

We're unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---