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    Manager, General Accounting

    Accounting
    CF Industries
    Illinois, Northbrook, 60065
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    CF Industries seeks a Manager, General Accounting to lead our general ledger and close processes in a fast-paced technology-driven environment. You will oversee daily accounting operations, manage month-end and year-end close, and ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant financial reporting. Partnering closely with FP&A and cross-functional teams, you'll provide insightful analyses, strengthen internal controls, and drive process improvements and automation. You will supervise and develop a small accounting team, contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee daily general accounting operations and GL integrity for CF Industries

    • Manage month-end and year-end close, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements

    • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses

    • Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies

    • Collaborate with FP&A, operations, and leadership on financial insights

    • Support audits by providing schedules, documentation, and responses

    • Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff

    • Drive process improvements and automation within ERP and reporting tools

    • Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant corporate policies

    • Support budgeting, forecasting, and special finance projects as needed Required Skills

    • General ledger accounting

    • Financial reporting (GAAP)

    • Month-end and year-end close

    • Account reconciliation

    • Variance analysis

    • Internal controls/SOX basics

    • ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net

    • Suite)

    • Advanced Excel

    • Budgeting and forecasting support

    • Team leadership and staff supervision

    Posted on October 4, 2026

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