Specialty Ingredients Controller - Decatur or Chicago, IL

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Job Title: Specialty Ingredients Controller - Decatur or Chicago, IL
Location: Decatur, IL, Midwest United States, 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

Specialty Ingredients Controller - Decatur or Chicago, IL

Nutrition

Controllers at ADM have deep technical knowledge in order to support the company's operations and Controlling function, in addition to having responsibilities for managing a team of highly technical and skilled colleagues. They are expected to develop and maintain good working relationships with business partners and deliver necessary technical and project-related support across the organization. Controllers must stay up-to-date on new regulations and/or standards which impact ADM, create and implement changes to comply with such regulations and/or standards, and be considered an expert in their field in order to provide excellent customer service to the rest of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Provide leadership for continuous improvement in the areas of financial accounting, standardizing and simplifying processes, internal controls, and internal financial reporting working closely with COE Controllers, Technical Accounting, Governance, Tax, BU Controllers and other key stakeholders
Ensure global alignment of service catalogue.
Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders ensuring proper execution service catalogue
Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across COE
Maintain a strong internal and operational control environment in compliance with company policies.
Review and analyze consolidated financial results to ensure materially accurate per US GAAP guidelines.
Support annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to stakeholders.
Facilitate global consolidation of financial results, disclosures requirements, Sox controls, and other reporting for customers as requested.
Support COE projects as approved through demand management to ensure standardization and simplifications of processes.
Drive continuous improvement through collaboration of thought, innovative ideas, and proactive behavior.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting
8+ years of accounting experience
Prior supervisory experience
Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite
Prior experience in managing multiple projects at one time and strong data analytics
Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting and analysis processes
Visualization and communication skills (to a wide range of audiences both technical and non-technical) is required
Experience with Power BI and large ERP systems (e.g. JDE, SAP, etc) a plus

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: 09/05/25