Accounting Manager

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.

Overall Purpose and Objective of Position

Supervise the monthly financial statement close process, including review of financial statements and journal entries in a timely manner.  Assist Accounting Managers in overseeing the preparation of the monthly financial reports transmitted to the regional headquarters. 

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Manage the overall monthly financial reporting process for Cotton related activities in North America.
• Supervise and perform analysis and variance explanation for the Company’s operating results and key performance indicators.
• Research and document accounting issues as they arise to ensure compliance with appropriate accounting standards and coordinate with the Director of Accounting the findings.
• Ensure that all financial reporting packages are submitted timely with the appropriate level of review.
• Supervise and review the work of the financial reporting staff. 
• Encourage staff development through periodic performance reviews as well as informal feedback.
• Develop detailed understanding and working knowledge of the Louis Dreyfus Financial Reporting tool (Magnitude) and ensure compliance with Louis Dreyfus reporting standards. Coordinate and implement regional and corporate policies relating to financial reporting and compliance.
• Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions monthly.
• Prepare annual budget for Merchandising entity.
• Prepare month over month and year over year budget vs actual analysis.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and review of reportee’s reconciliations monthly.
• Prepare monthly journal entries as well as review team’s journal entries.
• Perform all required responsibilities.

Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.  An advanced degree and /or CPA designation is preferred.  

Experience

Must have 2 - 4 years of financial reporting experience with prior experience in a similar position.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)

• Must have strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Must have strong written and oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees as well as outside parties.
• Self-directed with a high sense of urgency and strong bias for action in a highly dynamic and demanding work environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize workloads and perform multiple tasks that might have conflicting priorities.
• Personal honesty, competence and integrity in functional leadership in accounting processes, tools and techniques.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities including initiative, promoting teamwork and maintaining a mature and positive attitude.
• Must have prior experience in documenting, developing, or analyzing financial reporting processes and procedures.
• Broad range of computer skills including functional knowledge of Microsoft programs, especially MS Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, SharePoint, and intermediate knowledge and experience with Excel.
• SAP software experience preferred.

Decision Making/Accountability

• Accountable for assigned areas of the financial package.
• Expected to complete tasks in a timely manner to meet deadlines and keep management apprised of progress.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information of the company.
• Good reasoning skills to determine if financial data and journal entries appear reasonable.
• Performs self-check of completed tasks before submitting to management for review.
• Will be accumulating extremely confidential information and will be preparing reports to be used by global executives. 
• Will be accountable for the accuracy of the information prepared.  Also, must maintain strict control over the information received.   

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.
• Support and maintain the missions and core values of the Company and the Accounting department.

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
- Flexible 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