Senior Accountant

Job Category: Business and finance
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: CF Industries

Company Overview

CF Industries is dedicated to providing clean energy to sustainably feed and fuel the world. Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (near Chicago), we operate highly efficient and flexible manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, supported by an extensive storage, transportation, and distribution network across North America.

About the Role: Senior Revenue Accountant at CF Industries

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to sustainably feed and fuel the world. We value safe operations, environmental responsibility, and sound management, offering a collaborative environment where diverse talents contribute to meaningful work. Join our team and pursue exciting opportunities for growth within a company that lives its values and encourages you to be yourself. Our extensive North American network and global logistics support our strategy to drive the world’s clean energy transition.

Function: Finance & Accounting

Job Summary: The Senior Revenue Accountant is responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements and management reports, with a primary focus on accurate revenue recognition and reporting. This role involves reviewing journal entries and accounting classifications to ensure accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Month-End Close: Prepare and support monthly journal entries, consolidating entries, and conducting month-end analyses for revenue recognition.
  • Prepare various exhibits and commentary for management, external directors, third parties, and government agencies.
  • Prepare and review sales transactions, analyses, and account balances, maintaining supporting documentation.
  • Review sales legal agreements to ensure proper revenue recognition execution.
  • Projects/Ad-Hoc Tasks: Prepare ad-hoc financial information requests and analyses, identifying trends and variances in a dynamic sales environment.
  • Assist with special projects, year-end audit activities, and related duties.
  • Demonstrate strong management and prioritization skills to focus on key company revenue accounting initiatives.
  • Collaboration/Leadership: Evaluate and recommend improvements to accounting/operational procedures and systems, assessing cross-departmental impacts.
  • Collaborate with departments like Supply Chain, Sales, Market Research, Legal, and IT, fostering strong interdepartmental relationships.
  • Facilitate discussions on standard and complex revenue recognition matters, collaborating cross-departmentally to understand financial implications.
  • Provide guidance to other accounting and operational team members as needed.

Incumbent Attributes:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
  • Experience: 3-5 years of accounting experience; CPA preferred.
  • Skills: Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
  • Understands and complies with internal control processes, identifying and reporting any deficiencies.

Estimated Base Pay: $76,950 – $91,170 annually (Actual pay may vary based on experience, skills, and location).

Total Rewards: In addition to base pay, we offer an annual incentive program and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, a health savings plan with company contributions, a robust 401(k) plan with employer match, life and disability insurance, paid time off, and flexible work arrangements. Visit https://cftotalrewards.com/ for more details.

CF Industries is an equal opportunity employer. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or email talentacquisition@cfindustries.com.

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