Audit Senior Manager - Decatur, IL


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Job Title: Audit Senior Manager - Decatur, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, New South Wales, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Audit Senior Manager - Decatur, IL

Preferred Educational Requirements -
  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accountancy or related field with 12-15 hours of accounting courses; Minimum GPA 2.8 (International Candidate Degree/GPA Requirements vary by country but are similar in substance)
Preferred Prior Professional Experiences -
  • Senior Project Manager or 9 years of relevant Audit experience
Career Description -

An Audit Manager manages the performance of Risk Based audits of ADM entities throughout the world. On each assignment the Audit Manager will manage lead auditors, staff members and review, assimilate, and logically document work procedures performed at ADM entities with a focus on the inherent risks associated with each entity. Upon completion of each audit assignment, Audit Manager will work with project staff, and lead to provide ADM Management and the Board of Directors with analysis, information, and recommendations in an objective, accurate, and timely fashion.

Requirements:
  • BA or BS degree in Accounting or related field
  • CIA, CISA, or CPA Certification and working toward second certification/graduate degree
  • Understanding of agriculture industry and/or commodity trading, and basic geometry
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in verbal and written formats to all levels of employees
  • Must possess the capacity to deal successfully with conflict
  • Aptitude to balance multiple priorities to meet more stringently established deadlines
  • Demonstrates leadership skills and ability to make decisions independently
  • Ability to apply previously gained knowledge to new situations
  • Understanding of basic training and motivation skills
  • Possesses strong organizational skills
  • Ability to motivate multiple teams to success
  • Capability to climb ladders up to 100 feet high
  • Flexibility to travel 20 percent of the time going to ADM Entities Worldwide
  • Experience with Microsoft Office software
Assignments and Learning Expectations -
  • Primarily manages executed audits and occasionally completes an audit or special projects
  • Supervises and trains less experienced leads and staff
  • Performs field review visits of managed projects as needed
  • Establishes defined goals and development plans for direct reports and uses positive reinforcement to discuss progress toward items with direct reports on quarterly basis for inclusion when preparing annual staff evaluations
  • Ensure communication and documentation of procedural changes and updates in support guidance
  • Builds relationships with middle management, business units, and accounting
Expected Behavioral Competency Performance -
  • Agile Learning/Intellectually Curious
    • Displays interest to learn and executes direction from ADM Colleagues after initial clarification
  • Communication
    • Communicates effectively and efficiently with professionalism to all auditees, including ADM Executive Management
  • Creative Problem Solving
    • Possesses ability to assess, solve, and reach conclusion to all problems encountered
  • Flexibility
    • Accepts last minute changes in relation to month to month project assignment and audit scopes
  • Initiative
    • Performs additional and new assignments with an energetic approach
  • Integrity
    • Exemplifies a strict moral and ethical code when working with all ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
  • Performs under all conditions
    • Listens to differing viewpoints, provides constructive criticism, and helps all team members feel valued and included
  • Results Oriented
    • Focuses on meeting due dates and project deadlines on all assignments
  • Safety
    • Demonstrates and enforces safe work habits of ADM Colleagues and Business Partners
  • Team Player
    • Volunteers to perform above and beyond assigned work to illustrate a collaborative approach in all facets of the career
Traditionally Assigned Performance Development Goals -
  • Outline an execution plan relating to obtaining a second professional certification (CIA, CISA, CPA, CFE, etc. as approved by management) and/or graduate degree and make progress toward plan goals.
  • When performing management role on audit engagements have all work finalized to ensure the draft report is issued no more than 30 business days after the last day in the field.
  • As an audit manager, write project evaluations for all lead that work with you to provide constructive feedback on a timely basis - within 10 days of when a report drafts.
  • Meet with direct reports at least quarterly to discuss their progress toward assigned goals and development plan actions.
Excited about this role but don't think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

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Job Post Date: 07/11/25
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