Accounting & Finance Manager - Information Technology

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Job Title: Accounting & Finance Manager - Information Technology
Location: Arden Hills, MN, Midwest United States, USA

Company: Land O Lakes
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Accounting & Finance Manager - Information Technology

Land O'Lakes is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to provide leadership to the Information Technology (IT) organization. This is a unique opportunity to lead both IT Accounting and FP&A functions.

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

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure financial records for the IT organization are prepared in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), our company accounting policies, and compliance with our controls and procedures.
Partner with IT leadership and Corporate FP&A to add value and insights from a finance and accounting perspective on strategic initiatives and business transactions.
Manage budgeting/forecasting and monthly reporting process for IT organization, ensuring accurate, timely and efficient execution.
Develop accounting processes for new business ventures and strategies.
Lead the IT Accounting & Finance team and maintain high engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability for an experienced team of 4.
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 discipline with a minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting and finance related work experience required. A CPA, MBA, or CMA certification preferred.
Previous leadership experience required.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, financial modeling, and business analysis.
Previous experience in Information Technology Finance/Accounting desired.
Project Accounting experience with a focus on expense versus capitalization.
Prior experience with Hyperion Essbase Planning, JDE applications and Power BI/App tools preferred.

Competencies/Skills:

Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills with executive business partners and accounting/finance teams. Excellent communication skills.
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.

$105,040-$157,560. 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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Job Post Date: 05/14/25