Senior Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Prepare and evaluate financial statements for the soybean processing facility in Evansville.

• Oversee financial operations during the construction phases of the Evansville, Santos, and OCP capital projects.

• Track expenditures against projections, estimate total project costs, and pinpoint risks and opportunities.

• Act as the main finance business partner for leadership at the Evansville facility.

• Manage forecasts, yearly budgets, and long-term financial planning processes.

• Supervise the preparation, analysis, and reporting of monthly financial outcomes.

• Perform variance analysis and communicate the key drivers of financial performance to management.

• Monitor and report on capital project expenditures in relation to approved budgets and investment goals.

• Create pro forma models and executive review documents for investment approvals.

• Assist with enterprise initiatives, ad hoc financial assessments, reporting, and investigations.

• Develop, track, and present key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics.

• Direct plant cost accounting, product costing, inventory valuation, and operational cost reporting.

• Assess, recommend, implement, and oversee internal controls.

• Foster cross-functional relationships and support the achievement of business objectives.

• Regularly travel to the Evansville facility or corporate headquarters for cost management, efficiency projects, capital initiatives, and inventory audits.

• Champion the integration of AI, analytics, and data-driven approaches to enhance financial processes and business performance.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in Accounting, Audit, Credit & Collections, Payroll, Procurement, Accounts Payable, Financial Reporting & Analysis, Tax, or Treasury.

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Word, including pivot tables, charts, VLOOKUP, and IF statements.

• High proficiency with Power BI or similar advanced reporting tools.

• In-depth knowledge and practical application of GAAP standards.

• Direct experience with enterprise-wide ERP systems.

• Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and report financial data.

• Willingness to travel domestically up to 20% of the time.

• Comprehensive understanding of accounting processes and internal controls.

• Experience with SAP general ledger and associated reporting software.

• Capability to independently complete assignments and manage complex accounting tasks.

• Experience in selecting and developing staff while working collaboratively in a team environment.

• CPA, CMA, or similar professional certification is preferred.

• Experience in the agriculture and/or energy sectors.

• Background in or knowledge of the manufacturing or processing industries.

• Must successfully pass any required pre-employment screenings, including drug, criminal, motor vehicle, physical requirements, and/or FMCSA Clearinghouse checks.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Wellness initiatives.

• Life insurance benefits.

• Health and dependent care spending accounts.

• Paid time off.

• 401(k) plan.

• Pension plan.

• Profit-sharing opportunities.

• Short- and long-term disability coverage.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Adoption assistance.

• Potential bonuses, incentives, and commissions based on the position.

• Options for remote work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development, including mentoring, coaching, networking, digital learning, leadership academy, and team development workshops.