Financial Reporting Manager

ABOUT POET

At POET, it is our mission to be good stewards of the Earth by converting renewable resources to energy and other valuable goods as effectively as humanly possible.
For over thirty years our drive and passion to change the world has enabled us to become the largest producer and marketer of bioethanol and leader in bio-based products in the world.

JOB SUMMARY

The Financial Reporting Manager oversees the consolidation of POETs operating business units and equity investments and providing accurate and timely financial information to internal and external parties.
You will be responsible for providing value added information and analysis for internal customers and executive leadership and developing and monitoring KPIs to help drive continuous improvement while collaborating with business leaders.
Additionally, the Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for leading the accounting functions of POET LLC, including financial reporting and forecasting, internal control compliance, process development, and team supervision and development.

DURING A TYPICAL DAY

• Build and maintain relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders.
  
• Lead a team of finance professionals to drive value added financial reporting and strategy.
  
• Prepare multiple, multi-level consolidated financial statements, including review of all intercompany eliminations.
  
• Review and analyze monthly forecasted consolidated financial statements, the consolidated annual budget, and related reporting packages.
  
• Oversee accounting, monthly reporting, forecasting, and analysis for various functional areas, including shared services.
  
• Collaborate with shared service department VPs to manage department budgets and financials.
  
• You will have key responsibilities in external audits, preparing, reviewing, and communication with audit team.
  
• Frequently connect with your team members to guide, coach, and develop them in meeting their personal and professional goals.
  
• Liaise with other business unit and functional departments to ensure alignment of goals and accuracy of reporting.
  
• Research and document non-routine and complex accounting issues.
  
• Oversee internal controls analysis and compliance for your areas of responsibility.
  
• Effectively manage the team by recruiting, selecting, orienting and training team members.
  Leadership responsibilities also include delegating, coaching, managing performance and career development to effectively execute departmental strategies and support company objectives.
  
• Work in an honest and ethical manner; maintain confidentiality on all business-related matters.
  
• Always foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance.
  
• Maintain a team environment and champion POET in the community.
  
• Since were all about teamwork and getting the job done, your skill may be put to a lot of other uses!

STRENGTHS OF A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
• CPA with 10+ years of experience working in accounting and financial reporting, also required
• You have experience in public accounting, experience with financial statement consolidations or experience with financial auditing
• You have extensive understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), strong technical accounting skills, and experience applying GAAP to complex accounting situations
• You value relationships, are driven and highly energetic
• You have grit, the ability to persevere and rally teams to achieve extraordinary results
• You communicate effectively in writing and in person
• You have strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• You are a change agent you hate the answer, because we have always done it this way and drive continual process improvement
• You have the ability to recruit, hire, build, and lead a strong team
• You have experience building comprehensive reporting packages and dashboards, experience in working in various financial reporting software is a plus
• You have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN POET

At POET we believe in developing our team members to their highest potential and recognizing

contributions that add value to the organization.
Each new team members position and compensation are carefully determined by considering their unique qualifications and skillset.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Culture is king at We are all on the same team.
  We always communicate, and we park our egos at the door.
  These are not just slogans on our walls, it is the way we do things at POET.
  
• This position operates in an office environment working at a personal computer where you may sit or stand.
  

POET BENEFITS

Beyond our world-class culture, POET team members enjoy competitive pay and benefits including;

• Attractive Relocation Assistance and Bonus Programs for qualifying positions and/or locations
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonuses, and Bi-Annual Incentive Bonuses
• Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution
• Paid Parental Leave
• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person mentally, physically, and spiritually
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Excellent work-life balance with a 'family-first' culture
• Safety and cold weather gear reimbursements
• Discounted home and auto insurance