Sr Financial Analyst - Risk Finance

About Us

Ardent Mills is the premier flour-milling and ingredient company whose vision is to be the trusted partner in nurturing its customers, consumers, and communities through innovative and nutritious grain-based solutions. Ardent Mills' operations and services are supported by more than 35 flour mills, a specialty bakery, gluten-free facilities, and Emerging Nutrition, a dedicated team committed to cultivating the future of specialty grains and plant-based ingredients.

Deeply rooted in communities throughout North America, Ardent Mills’ operations are located in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. The company is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Ardent Mills employs more than 100 certified millers and thousands of dedicated team members, supporting thousands of local jobs and contributing billions of dollars to local economies. We’re looking for dynamic, positive, and creative people with a team centric mindset to join our team. 

The Role:  

The Sr. Financial Analyst – Risk Finance will have primary responsibility for financial and accounting support of the Risk Team (Grain Merchants/Traders). In addition, the person will serve as a controller or financial lead of a grain elevator joint venture (JV) in Colorado called Commerce City Grain, LLC. Responsibilities include financial and management reporting, forecasting, analysis and tracking of purchase and sale contracts, understanding of Company’s hedging strategies, mark-to-market (MTM) accounting, month-end close activities, establishing and monitoring effective business/process controls, supporting internal and external audits for the Risk Finance and JV space, continuous improvement initiatives, and ad-hoc project work. The position reports to the Sr. Manager Risk Finance and has direct accountability to the Risk Team and JV’s general manager.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide various internal stakeholders with financial support at the corporate and plant level.
• Prepare weekly and monthly grain P&L forecast and analysis.
• Month-end accounting close activities and analysis of business performance for Ardent Mills and JV.
  • Contract valuations, derivative analysis, hedge accounting, GAAP accounting etc.
• Develop deeper understanding of Company’s hedging/trading strategies to better serve the Risk Team and become a copilot in the risk space.
• Monitor daily position management and reporting of Company’s risk metrics. Example: stress test reporting, VaR, derivative limits etc. and be able to draw business decisions.
• Support and drive annual financial planning process for the Risk Team and the JV.
• Support internal and external audit process.
• Implement and maintain adequate and effective internal controls across the business processes including managing accounting policies and procedures.
• Drive systematic improvements in ERPs around position management. Work with the Risk Team, Sales Team, and the Risk Oversight Committee to drive accurate, consistent, and streamlined position reporting.
• Complete other projects, tasks, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with key stakeholders, including Company’s finance leadership team (FLT) and Company’s senior leadership team (SLT).
• Operate with simplicity, clarity, and transparency while demonstrating understanding, respect, and care for others.
• Learn and apply new technology and share your knowledge with others. Be a mentor to junior analysts and financial specialists.
• Occasional, minimal, travel may be necessary.

Above all you will be expected to carry out all your activities and reliability, integrity, and compliance in a safe, environmentally responsible, and efficient manner.

Skills & Experience:

• 5+ years in accounting or finance position with focus on high complexity transactions.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in finance or accounting required.
• Must be comfortable handling and analyzing sizable general ledger activity and draw conclusions from it.
• Be able to turn data into actionable information that tells a financial story.
  • Advanced understanding of financial statements such as the balance sheet, cash flow statement, and P&L)
  • Proficient understanding of general accounting is required. Comfortable with Debits/Credits.
  • Understanding of mark-to-market (MTM) accounting preferred, but not required.
• Strategic thinker. Understand past trends and turn them into forward looking objectives.
• Possess a go-get attitude, lightheartedness, business owner mindset, and appreciation for daily intricacies of life and work.
• Budgeting and forecasting experience.
• Advanced knowledge of ERPs, implementing process improvements, and driving out inefficiencies.
• Experience designing, implementing, and monitoring internal controls and effective policies.
• Demonstrated capability to collaborate and execute cross functionally.
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects, simultaneously and see them to completion with limited supervision.
• Excellent communication (both written and verbal), presentation and influencing skills.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills with impeccable attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Internal and External Stakeholders:

• Finance team
• Risk team (Grain Merchants/Traders)
• Sales team
• Plant/Elevator operations team
• Grain elevator Joint Venture Board of Directors
• Internal & external auditors
• IT team (internal team and external IT consultants)
• Finance Leadership Team (FLT)

EEO Commitment

Ardent Mills is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.

Location:

Remote US

Address:

126 Remote, Denver CO, 80202

Additional Locations (if applicable):

Employment Type:

Full time

Additional Information:

COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION:

We provide market-driven base pay, based on skills, abilities, and level of experiences. Our salary ranges are broad, and individual salary will be market competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of skills and level of experience. The starting range for this position is $82,900.00 - $110,541.20, with additional earning potential possible commensurate with experience. Additionally, we believe that our team members are the reason for our success and all team members are incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and individual results achieved. While the specific bonus plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions, the targeted bonus plan and targeted percentage amount for this role is Bonus - MIP, 10% Annual.

BENEFITS:

At Ardent Mills we offer a wide range of benefits to our team members and their eligible family members. Some of our great benefit programs you may be eligible for include: • Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage• Health and Dependent Savings Accounts • Life and Disability Programs • Voluntary Benefit Programs • Company Sponsored Wellness Programs • Retirement Savings with Company Match • Team Member and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays • Employee Recognition Program with Rewards (RAVE).

EEO Commitment:

At Ardent Mills, everyone matters and everyone has a voice.  We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants and team members and the decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, age, political affiliation, or any other non-merit characteristic protected by law or not.  Together, celebrating our differences, we make Ardent Mills.

The preceding position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this position.  It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees in this position. The description, duties, functions, and responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of Ardent Mills.