Job Description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

Reporting to the Corporate Finance Director the Finance Manager is responsible for the day-to-day finance function as well as preparing monthly financial closing and related reporting for Corporate Functions. This position is also responsible for the financial analysis in such areas as forecasting, budgeting, engaging in cost reduction analysis, and reviewing operational performance. The Finance Manager interacts with several levels of finance and businesses management and will be an essential strategic business partner. The ideal candidate will effectively manage their time and resources to improve processes, provide accurate and timely information, and help to identify and execute opportunities.

Position Responsibilities

• Prepare budgets, analyze financial activities and performance against budget and recommend action.
• Perform a variety of advanced financial analyses to determine present and forecasted financial health of the business.
• Collaborate and provide routine business support to enable informed decision-making.
• Oversee/manage all aspects of the monthly close process to ensure complete, accurate and timely monthly actual results, including variance analysis.
• Complete all aspects of inventory, risk and compliance reporting.
• Manage and/or support complex internal and external audit and reporting projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree is required, majors in finance, accounting or related field are preferred.
• 5-7 years Accounting experience is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel) is required; SAP experience is preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks accurately and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment is required.
• Ability to build relationships and work well in a team-oriented environment is required.
• Must be able to work with diverse team across geographies.
  
  

Ofi Provides Employees With a Comprehensive Compensation Package,Including

New Hire Base Salary Range in Chicago, IL 84-140k

Bonus: Eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents

Benefits: Employees (and their eligible dependents) covered through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial wellbeing lifestyle for our employees and their families.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at:[email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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