Senior Financial Analyst - Middle Office

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally.

The North American Grains and Oilseeds Middle Office is a dynamic and proactive business partner providing a vital data and analytical link between Front Office commodity traders and Back Office teams throughout the company. This position will be specifically responsible for producing accurate and timely reporting of daily trade positions and analysis and will serve as a point of contact for any questions on positions.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Analyze data, perform controls, and reconcile to futures broker to validate the accuracy of positions.
• Upload futures and options to Atlas.
• Distribute positions and support commercial and finance on any inquiries or issues.
• Validate the Market Risk report utilized by the global team and investigate any discrepancies.
• Manage new business needs to ensure all products are reported accurately.
• Weekly and monthly biodiesel transfers.
• Reconcile trade position vs accounting position and adjust accordingly after thorough analysis.

Additional Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinates as assigned by management.
• Perform contract analysis and communicate inaccuracies to merchandising assistants.
• Perform management projects or ADHOC requests as required.

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with co-workers, Company business associates and the general public.
• Work together in a cooperative spirit to serve the best interests of the Company.
• Operate in a fully responsible manner and comply with the law and Company policy.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

The following is the basic qualification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Experience

The following is the basic qualification: 

• Three (plus) years of experience in corporate accounting/financial function or Middle Office.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

The following are the basic qualifications:

• Advanced proficiency with MS Word, Powerpoint and Excel, including use of pivot tables, V-Lookups and other advanced features
• Proficiency with accounting software

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Familiarity with mark-to-market and lower-of-cost-or-market inventory concepts
• Proficiency with SAP BFC / EPM / Excel Link Software
• Proficiency with PowerBI
• Ability to organize multiple responsibilities, prioritize workload and make progress on multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work independently
• Strong analytical skills

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Hybrid work available (not applicable to all roles)

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Equal employment opportunity (EEO)

Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us