Accountant

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Location: Westchester, IL Workplace Type: Hybrid Role Overview The Senior Accountant of Corporate Accounting will assist with legal entity management, M&A transaction support, and the transaction and accounting workstreams for investments in (or divestitures of) joint ventures, intellectual property, intangible assets, and acquisitions, including integrating financial systems of newly acquired entities into SAP Central Finance (CFIN) and overseeing processes for intersegment transactions. In addition, this role will also assist with footnote preparation for financial reporting as well as cross‑train in other areas such as hedge, pensions, and leases. This role will report to the Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting, Global Investments and Integrations. Responsibilities Global Investment Accounting Assist with accounting for corporate and global investments, intellectual property and intangible assets, partnerships, joint ventures, and acquisitions across global entities. Assist with divestitures aligned with strategic growth initiatives. Assist with consolidation and equity method accounting per U.S. GAAP. Coordinate compliance with Ingredion Accounting Policies in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. Execute controls for accounting and financial reporting risks for investment activities. Assist with purchase accounting, coordinate valuations of acquired assets and liabilities, and support pro‑forma financial reporting and SEC disclosure filings. Assist with accounting for intercompany transactions and legal entities, including eliminations and foreign‑currency impacts, for new M&A. Record ongoing income/loss financial results for investments, including equity method investments. Test for potential impairment of investments and intangible assets and document impairment testing. Support purchase accounting and post‑acquisition finance system alignment. Resolve accounting differences between legacy systems and Ingredion’s SAP CFIN. Draft technical memos and accounting position papers for material transactions and routine assessments. Engage with external Big 4 auditors and segment controllers to ensure proper accounting and controls for investments and integrations, including establishing and updating opening balance sheets, evaluating adjustments, and modifying depreciation and amortization during integration. SAP CFIN Integration Leadership Drive successful financial integration of acquired companies into a unified SAP CFIN "book of record" environment. Onboard affiliates to CFIN. Assist acquired companies with financial solutions to maintain effective internal controls for financial reporting and SOX compliance. Map data, harmonize processes, and align chart of accounts across entities. Serve as the accounting SME in SAP CFIN projects, collaborating with IT, FP&A, and Internal Audit. Design and implement scalable processes to pull data from decentralized ERP instances, including SAP S/4HANA and SAP ECC, and optimize reporting performance. Month-End & Reporting Record month-end close for integrated entities. Ensure consolidated reporting is accurate and automated via CFIN functionality. Partner with the corporate consolidation team on intercompany eliminations and financial analysis. Set up, modify, or coordinate financial reporting interfaces with Workiva Wdesk, SAP Group Reporting, and SAC planning. Controls & Compliance Implement internal control processes for new integrations aligned to Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and corporate governance requirements. Collaborate with external auditors during post-acquisition reviews. Team Collaboration & Project Management Coordinate cross‑functional teams (IT, Legal, Treasury, Tax) to assess accounting implications of deals and onboard acquired financials seamlessly. Develop Day 1 and Day 100 financial integration and/or reporting plans for acquired companies and joint‑venture entities. Liaise with external auditors to support quarterly reviews and annual audit activities related to investments and integrations. Cross‑train in multiple other areas on the Corporate Accounting team, including Pensions and Hedging. What you will bring Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred. 4+ years of corporate accounting experience, ideally within multinational companies. 3+ years working with SAP ERP systems, with direct experience in SAP Central Finance highly desired. Proven track record of successful integration of acquired companies into consolidated systems. Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX internal control environments. Recent experience in or with a large, publicly-traded, multinational, "Fortune 500" company. Manufacturing experience, preferably in consumer products, food, or bioscience industries. Who you are Exceptional analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, change‑driven environment. High level of integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. Benefits Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay. Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Flexible Work Arrangements – Support for professional and personal flexibility. Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement. Employee Recognition Program – Culture of real-time appreciation with personalized rewards globally. Employee Discount Program – Exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel. Compensation Pay range: $102,100.00 – $136,166.67 annually. This range is not a guarantee of compensation; final base salary will be determined based on responsibilities, education, experience, skills, and internal equity considerations. Relocation Available: No. Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Ingredion seeks to provide a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, handicap or disability—mental or physical—marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability resulting from military service, or any other classification protected by law ("protected classifications"). We are committed to establishing and maintaining a work environment where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Ingredion provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. 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