Company Introduction

“WE BUILD TRUST WITH FARMERS AROUND THE WORLD BY SUPPORTING THEM TO SUSTAINABLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND FLAVOR OF THEIR PRODUCTION.”

HM.CLAUSE is a Business Unit of Limagrain, an international agricultural co-operative founded and managed by farmers. HM.CLAUSE specializes in the breeding, production, and sale of vegetable seeds. From the world market to the farmer's market, we collaborate with our customers to deliver successful solutions for the agricultural challenges of today and produce the highest quality vegetable seeds for the future. Our global team of experts and state-of-the-art research facilities enable us to work side-by-side with growers to provide the most regionally relevant and reliable vegetable seeds available.

If our mission resonates with your passion, we look forward to your application. 

Job description

You will be a great fit if you have experience similar to: 

Leadership and Management: 
•  Lead and manage a teams across Payroll, General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Treasury, and Tax departments.
•  Train, mentor, and recommend staffing changes to ensure a highly skilled team aligns with the company’s objectives
•  Collaborate with Human Resources, subsidiary leadership, and finance teams to streamline processes and support business goals.

Financial Reporting and Compliance:
•  Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including IFRS and US GAAP reporting.
•  Lead the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
•  Manage audit processes for financial statements, tax compliance, pension plans, 401k, and related areas.
•  Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and partner with external advisors for tax filings and audits.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Analysis:
•  Prepare financial budgets, cash flow statements, and currency forecasts across six different currencies.
•  Develop and monitor financial key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess operational results.
•  Analyze financial performance against budgets and provide insights to management for strategic decision-making.

Treasury and Cash Management:
•  Oversee treasury operations, including cash forecasts, liquidity reporting, and AR factoring.
•  Monitor cash accounts, pooling arrangements, and bank-related transactions (interest and fees).
•  Manage foreign currency forecasts and consolidation of foreign bank accounts (Fbar).

Tax and Regulatory Compliance:
•  Ensure timely preparation and filing of federal, state, and international tax returns, including R&D tax credits and import/export duties.
•  Implement tax planning strategies and maintain compliance with evolving legislation.
•  Manage intercompany reconciliations and transfer pricing.

Payroll, Accounts Receivable, and Accounts Payable:
•  Supervise a payroll process for employees and support payroll-related queries and compliance .
•  Oversee AR functions, including monitoring open balances, credit policies, and treasury activities.
•  Manage AP processes, including vendor payments, corporate card programs, and expense reporting via Basware.
Strategic Planning and Consulting:
•  Act as a consultant on financial strategies, including mergers, acquisitions, and debt financing.
•  Partner with external auditors, procurement, and global finance teams to improve systems and controls.
•  Represent finance in various committees related to retirement, health, welfare, and fleet management.

Process Improvement and Internal Controls:
•  Implement and document effective processes to enhance the close and reporting cycles.
•  Maintain adequate internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure efficient operations.
•  Evaluate and recommend procedural improvements for operational effectiveness.
Special Projects and Cross-Functional Collaboration:
•  Assist with capital expenditure (CapEx) monitoring and reporting.
•  Lead projects involving US-China tariffs, duty drawback programs, and compliance with import/export regulations.
•  Collaborate with procurement teams on vendor management and policy development
 

What we expect of you

To be considered, you will need:

•  BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major 
•  CPA certification or advanced degree required. 
•  7+ years of experience in financial management 
•  Excellent computer skills 
•  JD Edwards, SAP BFC, Basware and/or Kyriba experience desired
•  Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
•  Advanced knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
•  Bilingual in French or Spanish language a plus

Compensation

The rewards of working here: You join an expert team of innovators and creators that collaborate with farmers around the world to sustainably enhance the taste and quality of healthy food. Our goal is to form teams that inspire and learn from each other as they work to elevate our products from seed to table. We recognize our employees as our most valued resource and work to create an atmosphere that is supportive, healthy, and progressive. We promote an environment of wellness and well-being and hybrid schedules when it is appropriate for the position. It is an important and expanding piece of our local and global mission for Diversity & Inclusion programs and support groups in the corporate world.  

HM.CLAUSE offers a strong compensation and benefits package to its employees:

• Competitive salary
  • This position’s range is $123,000 - $170,000

Our total compensation and pay ranges reflect our market pay structures.  As such, individual salaries or hourly rates are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: local geographical market conditions, internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as job related skills, education, and experience.