Company Overview
Ingredion Incorporated (NYSE: INGR), based near Chicago, is a leading global provider of ingredient solutions, serving customers in over 120 countries. With 2023 net sales approaching $8 billion, we transform grains, fruits, vegetables, and other plant-based materials into high-value ingredients for food, beverages, animal nutrition, brewing, and industrial uses.
Backed by a global team of 12,000 and our network of Ingredion Idea Labs® innovation centers, we collaborate with customers to harness the power of people, nature, and technology to improve everyday life.
Core Responsibilities (Rephrased & Concise)
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Plant Spend & Accruals: Analyze monthly expenditures and prepare accrual entries across multiple plants. Collaborate with operations and finance to ensure accurate cost assessment.
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Variance Analysis: Deliver monthly reports comparing actuals to forecast for production and manufacturing costs, clearly outlining key variance drivers.
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Account Reconciliations: Complete timely reconciliations to support internal control compliance.
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Forecasting & Budgeting: Partner with plant teams to develop monthly forecasts and periodic budgets for fixed and variable costs.
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Yield & Corn Accounting: Prepare and analyze monthly Corn Wet Milling (CWM) yields and corn usage reports for accuracy.
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Inventory Reporting: Manage and adjust supplies and packaging inventory data, helping stakeholders understand usage patterns.
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Inventory Management: Assist with physical inventory counts and reconciliations.
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Audit & SOX Compliance: Support audit processes and ensure compliance with internal controls.
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Process Improvement: Lead reviews to standardize and enhance financial processes within the Center of Excellence.
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Collaboration: Build strong working relationships across departments and locations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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1+ year of relevant experience
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ERP systems knowledge; SAP preferred
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Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
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Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
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Flexible, collaborative, and solution-driven mindset
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Willingness to travel as needed