Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.
Job DescriptionThis position performs as a lead accountant for several business units and/or legal entitles for a regional office of an international agricultural commodity trading firm.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close for the Canadian proteins plant, ensuring compliance with IFRS or Canadian GAAP and corporate standards.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany balances.
- Analyze and explain manufacturing cost variances, including yield, labor, and overhead efficiency.
- Review and maintain inventory balances, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods, ensuring proper valuation, cutoff, and reconciliation.
- Identify and record inventory provisions (e.g. excess, obsolete, or slow-moving stock) in line with policy and operational insight.
- Monitor aged accounts receivable, working with commercial and customer service teams to validate balances and recommend appropriate A/R provisions for doubtful accounts.
- Collaborate with the Corporate Finance and Risk teams to ensure timely impairment assessments and provisioning across plant assets, inventories, and receivables.
- Prepare and deliver the plant’s monthly financial reporting package, including variance commentary and operational insights.
- Contribute to forecasting and budgeting activities by supplying accurate and timely actuals and trend analysis.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for cost control, process efficiency, and reporting improvement.
- Support internal and external audits through accurate documentation, reconciliations, and control evidence.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory financial policies.
Education/Professional Certifications/Licenses
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA designation (or equivalent) preferred.
Experience
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, with a focus on manufacturing, plant operations, or food production preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting.
- Experience with aged receivables analysis and provisioning policies for A/R and inventory.
- Proficient in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating across business functions.
What We Offer
We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental and vision care coverage, flexible spending account plans, employee assistance program, life insurance and disability coverage
- 401k with Company Match
- Family Friendly Benefits including childbirth and parental leave, fertility and family building benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Flexible work available (not applicable to all roles)
Diversity & Inclusion
LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.
LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Equal employment opportunity (EEO)
Louis Dreyfus Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Sustainability
Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.
We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us
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What We Do
Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. We leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world, delivering the right products to the right location, at the right time – safely, responsibly and reliably. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines (platforms). Since 1851 our portfolio has grown to include Grains & Oilseeds, Carbon Solutions, Food & Feed Solutions, Coffee, Cotton, Juice, Rice, Sugar, Freight and Global Markets. We help feed and clothe some 500 million people every year by originating, processing and transporting approximately 80 million tons of products. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and eight platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 17,000 people globally. For more information, visit www.ldc.com.
