Director, US GAAP & Accounting Policy

Location :St. Louis MO

City :Chesterfield

State :Missouri (US-MO)

Country :United States (US)

Requisition Number :37728

At Bunge, people don't just come here to work, they come here to grow - solving challenges that directly impact the world with a diverse team of thinkers and doers. Bunge offers a strong compensation and benefits package but most importantly, in all we do we live our values:
* Act as One Team by fostering inclusion, collaboration, and respect
* Drive for Excellence by being agile, innovative and efficient
* Do What's Right by acting safely, ethically, and sustainably

A Day in the Life:
Advise business leaders on complex accounting issues in accordance with US GAAP, develop and maintain Bunge's accounting policies, analyze and develop implementation plans for new accounting standards, and facilitate US GAAP training programs and materials.
Coordinate globally and across functions (controlling, treasury, legal, tax, commercial) to achieve management objectives and facilitate growth while ensuring US GAAP compliance.

What You'll Be Doing:
* Serve as an expert US GAAP resource, including the preparation and/or review of technical accounting memos.
* Assist in the development and implementation of global US GAAP Trainings.
* Develop, communicate, and maintain accounting policies and practices.
* Analyze and implement newly adopted US GAAP accounting standards.
* Communicate and educate organizational resources across functions.
* Assist in the review of the Company's quarterly and annual SEC filings, with an emphasis on review of critical accounting policies and adequacy of footnote disclosures.

Skills/Experience Requirements:
Certified Public Accountant, required (US CPA) or equivalent
8-10 years public accounting or 10+ years public/private accounting mix
Mandatory fluent written and spoken English
Previous experience in the Ag industry is a plus
Previous experience in an accounting policy role is a plus
Strong technical accounting knowledge required, with experience researching and applying US GAAP, including consolidation accounting, business combinations, derivative and hedge accounting, fair value, accounting for impairments, among other topics. The candidate must also have a demonstrated ability to research and advise on local GAAP and IFRS topics.
The application of significant judgment to reach conclusions that will have broad organizational impacts.
The ability to work constructively to minimize negative business impacts without compromising US GAAP compliance. Further, conclusions will often be relied upon to structure arrangements.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits:
* Health Benefits - Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision to meet your individual needs
* 401(k) - Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.
* Family Support - Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.
* Tuition Reimbursement - Contributing to your education by reimbursing $5,000 of tuition expenses annually.
* Time Off - Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
o 0 - 9 years: 25 days
o 10 - 19 years: 30 days
o 20+ years: 35 days

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge's expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled