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    Accounting Manager - Kansas City, United States - Louis Dreyfus Company B.V.

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    Description
    Kansas City, MO, United States of America
    Job Reference

    JR0073463
    Professional Areas

    Finance
    Function

    Accounting, Finance and Treasury
    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.

    Job Description
    Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions
    Monthly and Quarterly Accounting Close Process

    Assist Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting with monthly and quarterly analysis of operating results for the commodity trading business, including financial reporting commentary and presentation of results (focused on G&A and commercial margin comparisons against budget and prior period actuals).

    Assist with monthly close entries associated with trade operations, including preparation and/ or review of monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and entries recorded into Microsoft Great Plains.

    Assist in the review of monthly financial results within the LDC Group reporting module, Magnitude, and required commentary.
    Oversees and reviews monthly analysis to budget for reporting units, ensuring high quality analysis of operations and plans. Oversees quarterly reporting and related analysis, including overseeing preparation of quarterly data used in regional presentations to global management.
    Assist Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting with special projects to improve and/ or implement processes and procedures.
    Supervision Responsibilities
    Oversee, review and assist senior and junior accounting staff.
    Additional Responsibilities
    Work with commercial reporting personnel to analyze actual trade/commercial margin activity to understand budget versus actual variances.
    Help identify areas for operational efficiencies and streamline close process.
    Provides support and documentation for year-end external audit and half year review.

    Comply and evidence with proper documentation the Company's internal controls, standards and processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for decision making and internal/ external reporting.

    Oversee and implement proper controls and processes for new acquisitions.
    Support back office and front office system migrations.
    Other duties as assigned.
    Company Conformance Statements
    In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:
    Help adhere and develop policies and controls to ensure accurate reporting of financial results.
    Identify and implement procedures and practices to streamline close and make more efficient, as applicable.
    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
    Bachelor's degree in Accounting

    Preferred qualifications:
    CPA License
    Experience
    Five to seven plus years of accounting or analysis experience.
    Supervisory experience.
    Former public accounting background.
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (including any physical demands)
    Knowledge and proficient application of accounting principles and guidance.
    Strong analytical skills. Ability to recognize variances in accounts, investigate and summarize articulately explanations for management review.
    Advanced level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
    Good verbal and written communications skills
    Ability to work independently and effectively prioritize multiple tasks to accommodate strict deadlines
    Strong analytical skills
    Proficiency with accounting and commodity contract systems such as Microsoft Great Plains and Magnitude.
    Equipment Used

    Typical office equipment:
    PC, telephone, fax machine, copier, calculator
    Working Conditions
    Climate-controlled office environment, with exposure to fast-paced trading floor.

    Extensions of regular working hours are occasionally necessary to complete time-sensitive projects, physical inventories, attend training or to respond to emergencies.

    Employee Supervision
    Supervises a team of Accountants. Has the authority to recommend hiring, firing, & discipline of employees as well as supervise, manage, & direct work.
    Decision Making/Accountability
    Accountable for accurately reporting financial information; inaccurate financial data may result in significant financial losses to the Company.

    Ensures integrity of data for a variety of reports produced; identifies sources of error and manually adjusts activity reports; failure to fix errors and upload correct data may lead to poor trading decisions for those who rely on report accuracy.

    Verifies and ensures accuracy and consistency of data and documentation prior to entry.

    Utilizes knowledge of commodity transactions to accurately identify discrepancy sources, notify appropriate departments/locations and/or independently resolve problems with complicated issues.

    Requires maintaining strict confidentiality of proprietary financial information.

    Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

    Additional Information
    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

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