Senior Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for our Dairy Foods business segment. The Dairy Foods portfolio operates to provide marketplace access and ensure dairy vitality for our ~1,300 dairy member owners. The portfolio is comprised of multiple business segments including Retail, Foodservice, and Ingredients spanning a geographically diverse network of 11 owned manufacturing facilities and multiple co-manufacturing partners. CPA is required for this role.

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

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure financial records for the Dairy Foods business segment are prepared in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), our company accounting policies, and compliance with our controls and procedures.

• Support the external and internal audit of financial records.

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

• Develop accounting processes for new business ventures and strategies. 

• Lead the Dairy Foods Accounting team and maintain high engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability for an experienced team of three accounting managers and their direct reports.

• 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 required. CPA required.

• A minimum of 8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience required.

• Prior leadership experience required.

• Knowledge of the dairy industry is a plus. 

Competencies/Skills:

• Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills with business partners and accounting teams. Excellent written communication skills.

• Proven 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.

Hiring Range:  $120,880-$182,160.  In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

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.

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).

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.

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