<p>Accounting Manager</p> <p>We're hiring an Accounting Manager for our WinField United Business Unit. In this position, you will lead the general accounting, reporting, and financial controls and procedures for the Seed portfolio. This position requires a strong, adaptable leader who is results-oriented and possesses robust accounting and analytical skills.</p> <p>This role is located at our Corporate Headquarters in Arden Hill, Minnesota (Hybrid work arrangement each week)</p> <p>Primary responsibilities include:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Provide direct support and leadership to ensure the accuracy of financial statements for Winfield United's Seed portfolio. Key accounting areas include vendor rebates, marketing programs, return reserves, royalty/trait expenses, and other specialty areas within the business.</p> </li><li> <p>Oversee the month-end close process and financial reporting for WinField United, including establishing timelines for deliverables and managing the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate and monitor preparation of supporting schedules for quarter-end and year-end requests from management and external auditors.</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide leadership, professional development, and coaching to the accounting staff of three, including conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews. Offer guidance and feedback, foster a collaborative team environment, and monitor individual workloads, adjusting as needed.</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with business partners to improve efficiencies and lead or support process improvement initiatives and other projects.</p> </li></ul> <p>Experience & Education:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Bachelor's degree in accounting or related required. CPA preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Minimum of six years of progressive finance/accounting experience required; public accounting experience preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Prior leadership experience highly desired</p> </li><li> <p>Knowledge and proficiency in JD Edwards or other ERP systems, along with excel, PowerBi, Hyperion</p> </li></ul> <p>Competencies:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment under strict deadlines.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven ability to build effective teams and strong relationships with peers and internal stakeholders.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience in fostering collaboration and driving innovation.</p> </li></ul> <p>$91,120 $136,680. In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges.</p> <p>#LI-LE1</p> <p>About Land O'Lakes, Inc.</p> <p>Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.</p> <p>Benefits for most full-time roles include medical, dental, vision, PTO, life & disability insurance, education assistance, a 401k and a variety of well-being resources. Most part-time employees are eligible for prorated PTO, holiday pay, employee development programs, prorated education assistance, and a 401(k).</p> <p>Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.</p> <p>Neither Land O'Lakes, nor its search firms, will ever contact you and ask for confidential information over the phone or in email. If you receive a call or email like this, please do not provide the information being requested.</p>