Accts. Receivable Supervisor - CF Industries

At CF Industries, our mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. Our employees are focused on safe and reliable operations, environmental stewardship, and disciplined capital and corporate management. By joining CF, you will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and where you can be yourself at work, as part of an authentic team that encourages you to share your views and opinions. Our eight manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, an unparalleled storage, transportation and distribution network in North America, and logistics capabilities enabling a global reach underpin our strategy to leverage our unique capabilities to accelerate the world’s transition to clean energy. Function: Finance & Accounting Job Summary: Job Summary: The Supervisor, Accounts Receivable coordinates and reviews all activities of the Accounts Receivable function while training, developing, and appraising staff to maintain a high level of work efficiency, competency, and flexibility. Job Description: Major Responsibilities: Matrix Responsibilities Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for Accounts Receivable function of Shared Services. Provides direction to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives, along with the role the department has in fulfilling corporate goals. Empower and promotes the proper level of responsibility and authority for others to learn, grow into new responsibilities and make the proper decisions to obtain the overall department objectives. Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust in all aspects of the job by working continually towards self-development, staying abreast of all current information and technology, and be knowledgeable with FASB & AICPA governing bodies affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance. Promotes the corporate controller’s group by developing strong relationships between department members and other CF departments through a high degree of communication across management. Promotes the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourages cross involvement between people and groups. Accounts Receivable Communicates departmental objectives to all employees. Plans, coordinates, and reviews work assignments. Provides regular formal and informal performance feedback to employees. Identifies training needs and provides means to meet the needs. Works to maintain and manage the Accounts Receivable Department to ensure the department is properly staffed at all times. Oversees the Accounts Receivable functions including daily cash receipts applications, daily cash and subledger detail reconciliation, calculation of Bad Debt reserves, customer refunds, customer account reconciliations for the US and UK. Oversees the preparation, review and issuance of monthly account analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks and reporting. Meets with various groups (e.g., Sales, Accounting, Credit, etc.) on a regular basis to discuss reconciliations, processing, as well as assisting in planning periodic reporting requirements. Assists users in developing queries for Receivables. Participates in testing and implementation of new systems / platforms / software for the Accounts Receivable function. Assists in the development of training programs and training end-users. Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests. Participates in projects as required. Internal Controls Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Policy, Process and Controls Team to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions regarding department internal controls as necessary. Supervisory Relationships: Position Reports To: Manager, Shared Services, AP / AR Subordinate Positions: Accountant – Associate Clerk – Accounts Receivable Incumbent Attributes: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent preferred. Five or more years of Accounts Receivable or general accounting experience with knowledge of accounting related software systems. Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office (Outlook, Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables), Word, etc.). SAP (S/4 Hana) and Oracle experience preferred. Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines. Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills. Ability to proactively identify and develop effective solutions. Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with employees at all levels. Strong communication skills (written and oral). Position Scope/Contribution: Breadth of Scope: Oversight of Accounts Receivable function of Shared Services Communications and Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with internal and external customers at all levels. Strong written and oral communication skills. Complexity: Knowledgeable in the fundamental Accounts Receivable concepts and practices. Enhances the control and timely reporting of financial data to top management. Maintains system expertise within the Accounts Receivable function of Shared Services. Decision Making Authority: Decisions are governed by established policies and procedures within the Accounts Receivable function. Seeks guidance and decision-making from manager for exceptions. What We Offer: You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all full-time employees, and a comprehensive benefits package including high-quality healthcare options, a well-being incentive program, 401k, life and disability insurance, generous time off (with time off to volunteer) and much more! Additionally, we offer several Flexible Work Arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance. You will be part of a team that brings their varied experiences, wide-ranging knowledge and diverse talents together to deliver important work, and you’ll be able to pursue complex, exciting opportunities that help you continue to grow and achieve your potential in different areas. You’ll take pride in working for a company that lives its values and gain a sense of fulfillment. CF Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status. Employees in the US can learn more about their rights by viewing the federal "EEO is the Law" poster (PDF) and others as detailed below: Pay Transparency https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf FMLA: https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf Employee Polygraph Protection Act https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf Employees in Canada can learn more about their rights by viewing the “Canadian Human Rights Act”. If you need any assistance seeking a job opportunity at CF Industries, or if you need reasonable accommodation with the application process, please call 847-405-2400 or contact us at cfhire@cfindustries.com. JOIN OUR TALENT NETWORK We are a global leader in transforming natural gas into nitrogen. The chemical processes we use ensure we have the nitrogen we need to support life on earth - from fertilizer that feeds the crops that feed the world to products that remove harmful emissions from industrial activities. We are always seeking bright, ethical and resourceful professionals that have achieved a high level of success in their respective fields. Individuals who want to be a part of a strong, financially secure company; who believe in our values, are committed to what we do, and embrace our future. At CF Industries we take great pride in who we are, what we do and the talented people that work for us. Our values extend to our employment and hiring practices. We are committed to doing it right for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We believe that We do it Right. We do it Well. We execute as a Team. We take a long term view.