Manager, Financial Systems & Accounting

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. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy.

Function

Job Summary

The Manager, Financial Systems and Accounting is responsible for managing the operations of the financial systems maintained by the Company. The role will participate in the managing the operation of S/4 HANA and other systems owned by Finance, including assisting in the evaluation of new functionality within financial systems. This role will also be responsible for leading the optimization of Financial Systems processes and controls, including over master data, and assessing the overall quality of the data.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities

Manages the day-to-day operations of Financial Systems, including the month-end close processes in Accounting and other Finance systems. Proactively evaluates current Financial Systems processes, procedures and controls for improvement and optimization. Manage the maintenance of general ledger master data. Lead the annual Data Governance workplan and advise CF’s Data Governance Board, including the development and assessment of data quality analytics and data improvement plans, supporting Company-wide efforts on records retention, and working with other functions within CF. Sit on the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Governance team, assist in the development of RPA solutions for Finance and other functions, and support process and controls as relates to RPA. Work with the Risk and Controls team, process owners and control owners to consider process and controls improvements. Manage the Senior Financial Systems Analysts and, as needed, contractors. Oversee the management of the Accounting Group’s Content Inventory and SharePoint websites, libraries, and lists. Support Accounting and IT initiatives as it relates to Accounting Systems, including development of design, testing, and implementation work, as assigned. Perform other accounting and IT related tasks, including project work, as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships

Position Reports To: Director, Financial Systems & Accounting

Incumbent Attributes

Education: Bachelor’s or equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Accounting is required. Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Accounting is preferred. Years of experience: 8+ years of diversified experience with financial systems, data governance, internal controls, and accounting. Other unique job relevant attributes: (1) Extensive knowledge of SAP Finance (FI/CO) module required; (2) Experience with Group Reporting, SharePoint, Workiva, and Trintech a plus; (3) Knowledge of accounting and internal controls, and the ability to apply business and financial concepts into a systems environment; (4) Excellent analytical skills and ability to make sound business decisions in complex and ambiguous business environments.

What We Offer

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

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 gain a sense of fulfillment.

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. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below:

Pay Transparency

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Fmla

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Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”.

If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at cfhire@cfindustries.com .

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