SALARY RANGE: $105,150.00 - $144,537.50
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.
PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT
This role leads Tableau reporting and financial analysis for GROWMARK's Member Business, while managing executive communications, board materials, and strategic documentation for leadership and member stakeholders. Key responsibilities include overseeing audit processes, comparative analysis, business calculations, the AFE process, and coordination with treasury, IT, and internal operations teams.
SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP
Supervises, leads and develops the Member Finance and Data Analyst.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Leads the creation, implementation, maintenance, and analysis of Tableau reporting for members and Member Business.
Responsible for the creation of CEO Staff and GROWMARK Board of Director presentations, memorandums and supporting documents related to Member Business projects, addendums to membership agreements and requests for new members, merged members or dissolved members.
Assists with review of the Uniform Management Agreement audit calculation and annual contract adjustments, preparation of GROWMARK and member board materials, and presentations for Member Business. Also assists with member salary surveys and director per diem surveys.
Leads the preparation of annual comparative analysis for GROWMARK and GROWMARK members to utilize with the board of directors and management.
Manages the Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) process for Member Business.
Serves as liaison to Treasury Research and Analysis (TRA).
Creates and administers processes and procedures for corporate programs.
Serves as liaison to IT and IMS.
Provides oversight for ASP and AIM calculations, reporting, and retention of supporting documentation on a monthly basis. Also provides periodic analysis of ASP point factors and product groupings.
Creates, updates, and maintains monthly business reports, maintains audit database, and completes necessary data analysis.
Assists with the GROWMARK Annual Meeting through participation in the general planning committee and chairing the caucus and shareholder information committees. Reconciles the member stock records and creates the zone caucus book.
Prepares Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis, and the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculation on projects related to Member Business, including Member Cooperative projects such as transportation studies, margin analysis and business unit profitability studies.
Leads the application process for new members and member changes.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS
Develop presentations for Member Business as needed.
Coordinates market development requests with FS Members.
Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Normally requires a Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting, and 6 years or more of related work experience to demonstrate knowledge of business and financial leadership.
Prefer GROWMARK System financial experience.
Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Must have the ability to travel independently and overnight as needed.
Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position
At GROWMARK, we are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and parental leave, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.
Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law. In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.
We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans.
Employment is contingent on, among other things, receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
