CF Industries Holdings

Manager Cost Accounting

CF Industries Holdings$99K — $139K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required
  • CPA certification preferred
  • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
  • Supervisory experience preferred
  • Proficient in PC use, especially Excel and Word
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and coordinate Corporate Cost Accounting Department activities
  • Review journal entries during month-end close
  • Provide senior leadership with cost and volume variance analysis
  • Review management reports including Adj. EBITDA analysis
  • Maintain compliance over SOX and internal controls
  • Coordinate special projects and improvement initiatives
  • Promote analysis skills across the finance team

Benefits

  • Two medical plan options and health savings plan
  • Comprehensive dental and vision benefits
  • 401(k) Plan with employer contribution potential of 10%-13%
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Flexible work arrangements for work-life balance
  • Paid time off and well-being incentive program
Full Job Description
At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you'll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You'll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world's transition to clean energy.

Function:
Finance & Accounting

Job Summary:

The incumbent will supervise, review, and coordinate activities of the Corporate Cost Accounting Department, including training and developing staff personnel in order to maintain a high level of work efficiency, competency and flexibility.

Job Description:

Main Accounting Responsibilities
  • Coordinates and reviews of all required journal entries during the month end close.
  • Coordinates and reviews analytical Gross Margin reporting on a monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Provide senior leadership with quarterly cost and volume variance analysis by product segment.
  • Coordinates and reviews the preparation and issuance of various management reports including Adj. EBITDA waterfall slides compared to plan and prior year.
  • Coordinates and reviews corporate product costing process during the month end close.
  • Coordinates and reviews all pre and post close validation checks monthly, including specific inventory reporting validations.
  • Coordinates and reviews ad hoc exhibits included in the monthly Costing Package.
  • Participates in updating material cost standards within SAP.
  • Maintains compliance over SOX and other internal controls.


Other Responsibilities
  • Coordinates and reviews special projects, providing assistance where necessary
  • Coordinates quarterly and year-end audit closing schedules and monitors progress Initiates, research and documents improvements to current methods and procedures
  • Promotes greater analyses skills across the finance team
  • With approval, investigates and implements process changes to promote internal controls to efficiently process department transactions and other responsibilities


Matrix Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for direct team members
  • Provides insight to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives, along with the role the department has in fulfilling corporate goals
  • Empower and promotes the proper level of responsibility and authority for others to learn, grow into new responsibilities and make the proper decisions to obtain the overall department objectives
  • Oversees training needs to ensure understanding and resulting compliance with GAAP.
  • Promotes the corporate controller's group by developing strong relationships between department members and other CF departments through a high degree of communication across management
  • Promotes the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourages cross involvement between people and groups


Successful incumbents will have:
  • Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting or equivalent
  • CPA preferred
  • Five or more years of progressive accounting experience, supervisory experience preferred
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and administrative skills
  • Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of individuals throughout the organization
  • Must be proficient in PC use in a Windows environment, with a working knowledge of Excel, and Word


Position Scope/Contribution:

The Corporate Cost Accounting Department is responsible for providing accurate and timely information on operating costs, including measuring the value of inventory each month and verifying cost of sales. Cost Accounting makes comparisons of actual and anticipated results and provides explanations for unusual variations. The Manager is responsible for ensuring that Cost Accounting performs these functions with accuracy and efficiency.

Internal Controls

Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed.

Works with Internal Controls Department to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions with regard to department internal controls as necessary.

The estimated base pay for the position is typically between $99,500 - $139,900

The actual base pay for the position may be influenced by factors such as education, training, skills, qualifications, competencies, years of experience, job-related knowledge, and scope of the role, and could be outside of the posted pay range.

In addition to base pay, an incentive program is available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including two medical plan options, a health savings plan with a company contribution and a match, dental and vision benefits, a well-being incentive program, 401(k) Plan which provides a potential of receiving between 10% and 13% of employer's contribution, life and disability insurance, paid time off programs and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.

For more detailed information on the CF programs, please visit our Total Rewards website at: https://cftotalrewards.com/

FMLA:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

  • Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the "Canadian Human Rights Act".


If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at [email protected].

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About CF Industries Holdings

CF Industries, a global leader in nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing and distribution, owns and operates world-scale nitrogen complexes and serves agricultural and industrial customers through its best-in-class distribution system.

CF Industries Holdings Careers

Join the dynamic team at CF Industries Holdings, a leading global enterprise in the agricultural industry, and contribute to feeding the world sustainably. Our company is at the forefront of agricultural innovation, and we are looking for talented individuals to help us continue our mission.

Work You’ll Do

At CF Industries Holdings, you will be part of a professional community that values leadership, diversity, and innovation. Our team is composed of industry experts who are dedicated to advancing agricultural practices through cutting-edge technology and sustainable methods.

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We offer a variety of job opportunities that allow for personal and professional growth in an inclusive and supportive environment. Whether you're looking for a position in engineering, marketing, research, or operations, CF Industries Holdings provides a platform where your career can flourish.

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CF Industries Holdings is committed to fostering a workplace where employees feel valued and inspired. We offer competitive benefits packages that support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Our culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and responsibility—values that guide us in all of our business endeavors.

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Continual learning and development are pillars at CF Industries Holdings. We provide extensive training programs, including leadership development and diversity training, to ensure that our team members are equipped to lead in all aspects of the business. Networking opportunities within the company and industry are also encouraged to enhance professional and personal growth.

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Are you ready to make a significant impact in a vital industry? Search for open positions that match your skills and interests on our Careers page. We are hiring individuals who are passionate, curious, and driven to excel. At CF Industries Holdings, your potential is limitless.

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Learn more about CF Industries Holdings
Size
3,000 employees
Market Cap
$17 billion
Industry
Net Income
$317 million
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+12.2%
Revenue
$4.1 billion
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