Director of Commodity Accounting

Seeking a Director of Commodity Accounting in Bismarck, ND This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tarek Hamzeh Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume.Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding.Salary: $120,000- $150,000 per year A bit about us: Company Overview A 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 & Benefits Base Salary: Up to $150,000 Bonus: 15% target (team + individual performance) Additional: Discretionary bonus potential Benefits include: Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with 4% employer match Unlimited PTO Flexible work schedule Relocation assistance available Work Environment & Schedule Onsite in Bismarck, ND preferred Remote candidates in Central Time considered High-autonomy, entrepreneurial environment ("run your area like a business") Standard business hours with flexibility as needed Job Details Position Overview The 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 Responsibilities Commodity Accounting & Close Own month-end and year-end financial close for commodity operations Lead commodity P&L reporting and analysis across products and regions Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analyses Ensure contracts, pricing, and commodity positions are accurately recorded for close Regulatory & Compliance Maintain grain buyer licenses across operating states Manage bonding requirements, renewals, and reporting Coordinate state grain audits and regulatory reporting Ensure compliance with multi-state agricultural regulations Financial Reporting & Audit Support annual financial audits and prepare required schedules Prepare regulatory filings and other required financial reports Strengthen internal controls and accounting processes Process & Systems Improvement Assess commodity accounting workflows and implement improvements Establish scalable procedures to support growth Partner with merchandising and operations teams on financial insights Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 3+ years commodity or agricultural accounting experience (5+ preferred) Strong knowledge of GAAP and commodity accounting principles Experience with commodity P&L, contracts, and pricing mechanics Knowledge of grain licensing, bonding, and regulatory requirements Experience leading financial close and audit support Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities Preferred Background Grain merchandising, cooperative, or agricultural trading environment Mark-to-market valuation and hedging accounting Multi-state agricultural operations Interested in hearing more? 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