Director Corporate Accounting

Reporting to the VP Corporate Accounting, the Director of Corporate Accounting is a key member of the corporate accounting team who assists with month end reporting and consolidations and oversees accounts payable staff at the companys corporate headquarters. The incumbent will be responsible for general accounting and financial reporting functions and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that company assets are adequately safeguarded and financial reporting is prepared in accordance with financial policies, US GAAP and SEC requirements. This position will interact with various stakeholder groups across a variety of business segments and functions and will work with senior management to resolve issues and drive value-added change.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

- Lead financial consolidation and close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results

- Oversee general ledger integrity, account reconciliations, and chart of account maintenance

- Review journal entries, account reconciliations and analytics and balance intercompany accounts

- Manage non-routine, acquisition and disposition accounting

- Manage accounts payable and vendor maintenance operations, ensuring effective controls, timely processing, and compliance with company policies

- Manage processing of invoices including proper coding, 1099s and expense reporting to ensure accurately and timely

- Develop and maintain allocation methodologies for shared services, corporate overhead, and operating expenses

- Coordinate and respond to internal audit and external audit inquiries

- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and standardization efforts to improve accounting efficiency and reporting quality

- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and public company reporting

- Leadership experience preferred

- Strong Excel skills and proficiency with developing spreadsheets.

- Knowledge of common accounting practices and procedures, including solid understanding of GAAP.

- Experience with Dynamics or a similar accounting software package a plus.

- Desire to be part of a fast-growing company.

- Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.

- Ability to multi-task and take ownership of assigned projects.

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

- Valid drivers license required.

Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefit package including business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO) and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment.

Green Plains does not provide immigration-related employment sponsorship for new hires (for example, H-1B, F-1 OPT, TN, or other work visas). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be able to maintain ongoing work authorization without employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Company Description

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on disciplined execution and leadership in low ‑ carbon biofuels and high ‑ value ingredients. The company operates a performance ‑ driven platform focused on maximizing yield, lowering carbon intensity, and delivering long ‑ term value through responsible capital deployment.