Director Of Commodity Accounting

Seeking a Director of Commodity Accounting in Bismarck, NDThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Tarek HamzehAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per yearA bit about us:Company OverviewA rapidly growing agricultural merchandising and commodities firm provides marketing, trading, and risk-management services to producers across the Midwest. The organization supports grain marketing and merchandising activities across multiple states and manages production associated with approximately one million acres. With a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture and a lean team of ~20 employees, the company is expanding its financial and commodity accounting capabilities to support continued growth.Why join us?Compensation & BenefitsBase Salary: Up to $150,000Bonus: 15% target (team + individual performance)Additional: Discretionary bonus potentialBenefits include:Medical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with 4% employer matchUnlimited PTOFlexible work scheduleRelocation assistance availableWork Environment & ScheduleOnsite in Bismarck, ND preferredRemote candidates in Central Time consideredHigh-autonomy, entrepreneurial environment (“run your area like a business”)Standard business hours with flexibility as neededJob DetailsPosition OverviewThe Director of Commodity Accounting will own and lead all commodity accounting and financial close activities for a multi-state agricultural merchandising business. This role combines technical accounting, commodity P&L oversight, regulatory compliance, and process improvement. The position requires deep experience in grain or agricultural commodity accounting, including licensing, bonding, and mark-to-market valuation.This is a newly created role with significant autonomy and the opportunity to build scalable accounting processes as the business grows.Key ResponsibilitiesCommodity Accounting & CloseOwn month-end and year-end financial close for commodity operationsLead commodity P&L reporting and analysis across products and regionsReview and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysesEnsure contracts, pricing, and commodity positions are accurately recorded for closeRegulatory & ComplianceMaintain grain buyer licenses across operating statesManage bonding requirements, renewals, and reportingCoordinate state grain audits and regulatory reportingEnsure compliance with multi-state agricultural regulationsFinancial Reporting & AuditSupport annual financial audits and prepare required schedulesPrepare regulatory filings and other required financial reportsStrengthen internal controls and accounting processesProcess & Systems ImprovementAssess commodity accounting workflows and implement improvementsEstablish scalable procedures to support growthPartner with merchandising and operations teams on financial insightsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field3+ years commodity or agricultural accounting experience (5+ preferred)Strong knowledge of GAAP and commodity accounting principlesExperience with commodity P&L, contracts, and pricing mechanicsKnowledge of grain licensing, bonding, and regulatory requirementsExperience leading financial close and audit supportProficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systemsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple prioritiesPreferred BackgroundGrain merchandising, cooperative, or agricultural trading environmentMark-to-market valuation and hedging accountingMulti-state agricultural operationsInterested in hearing more? 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