Manager, Accounting

**ABOUT CHS**

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 and address the GAAP differences between USGAAP, IFRS, and BRGAAP to ensure accurate consolidation and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements across Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, maintaining robust internal controls.
- Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- 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)

**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED)**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
- CPA (Brazil, Argentina or Uruguay).
- Master’s degree in or 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.

**Summary**:
**Responsibilities**:

- 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.
- 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