Job Location : Northbrook,IL, USA
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions.
Function: Finance & Accounting
Job Summary:
The incumbent will provide leadership and support across the Accounting function which includes Accounting Systems, General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Shared Services, Billing, Plant Accounting, and other related areas. The role is responsible for leading all activities and duties in the Accounting Systems and Accounting Internal Controls area and providing operating/financial analysis through both direct reporting relationships and through the matrix structure across the team. This role will coordinate all finance system activities that are conducted by the Accounting Systems group and internal control activities including management of the integrated process, risks and controls software and Finance Policy management for the entire finance function as it pertains to these topics. This includes reviewing processes and systems and assessing controls across the impacted areas which are both inside and outside the finance function.
The role is also responsible for assisting the general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, and shared services teams in planning, directing, and coordinating various accounting projects and will participate in a leadership role in larger company-wide projects such as system implementations. This role will lead various topics such as internal control evaluations, internal control enhancements, and the impact on financial systems and accounting processes for the entire accounting function as it pertains to these topics. This role will also participate in the preparation of Board materials and other external reporting and materials to support various internal and external audits. Financial analysis will include review of certain operating metrics and other financial measurements, including reporting to senior management trends and impacts. This position is also responsible for coaching the team in terms of maintaining a talent pipeline for the group.
Job Responsibilities
Matrix Responsibilities
Accounting Strategy and Process Improvement
Other Accounting Related Operations & Systems
Other Responsibilities
Internal Controls
Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet internal control requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Internal Audit and Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.
Successful incumbents will have
Position Scope/Contribution
Ensures compliance with various regulations and requirements. Coordinates communications with external auditors and various corporate departments.
CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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