Accounting & Finance Manager - Information Technology

Accounting & Finance Manager - Information Technology

Land O'Lakes is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to provide leadership to the Information Technology (IT) organization.

This is a unique opportunity to lead both IT Accounting and FP&A functions.

This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters.Hybrid work arrangement each week.

K ey Responsibilities:


* Ensure financial records for the IT organization are prepared in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), our company accounting policies, and compliance with our controls and procedures.


* Partner with IT leadership and Corporate FP&A to add value and insights from a finance and accounting perspective on strategic initiatives and business transactions.


* Manage budgeting/forecasting and monthly reporting process for IT organization, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient execution.


* Develop accounting processes for new business ventures and strategies.


* Lead the IT Accounting & Finance team and maintain high engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability for an experienced team of 4.


* Provide leadership in driving process improvements and adoption of best practices leveraging technologies to improve management reporting and accounting processes.

Experience/Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and finance related work experience required.

A CPA, MBA, or CMA certification preferred.


* Previous leadership experience required.


* Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and business analysis.


* Previous experience in Information Technology Finance/Accounting desired.


* Project Accounting experience with a focus on expense versus capitalization.


* Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning, JDE applications and Power BI/App tools preferred.

Competencies/Skills:


* Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills with executive business partners and accounting/finance teams.

Excellent communication skills.


* Ability to build effective teams and relationships with peers and internal customers.


* Ability to lead and influence others through change.


* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


* An advanced understanding of finance/accounting disciplines and the ability to understand the big picture as it relates to accounting decisions.


* Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements.


* Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines.

$105,040-$157,560.

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.

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