FNA Division Manager & SEC Reporting at FerrellGas in Liberty, Missouri

Job Description:

BE A NAME BEHIND THE FLAME!

Ferrellgas Partners, L.P., a publicly-traded master limited partnership, is the nation's second-largest retail marketer and leading distributor of propane and related accessories to residential, industrial, and agricultural customers throughout the United States. Founded in 1939, the company celebrates 80 years as a trusted brand to millions of consumers and continues to grow. The company's corporate headquarters is in Overland Park, Kansas, but recently transitioned to a "work from home and anywhere" concept which provides employees flexibility, while creating agility for the organization. Ferrellgas is proud of the 4,600 team members who support our customers as a technology centric logistics company.

Ferrellgas has two well-known brands in the United States, Ferrellgas and Blue Rhino. Ferrellgas is the traditional retail propane business that serves over 700,000 customers throughout the continental United States. Blue Rhino is America's #1 propane tank exchange brand with over 62,000 selling locations in every state and Puerto Rico.

Our business style is full transparency, connecting with your team, owning your role, ensuring employees have the tools they need to succeed, along with fostering an environment of integrity, honesty and collaboration. We believe this style produces results and engages teams.

The FNA Division Manager & SEC Reportingposition will formulate, develop and update financial policies and procedures for the company in general and specifically for Ferrell North America. Incumbent ensures activities, processes, entries, and reports are performed in a manner and with the timeliness and accuracy required to follow generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and provide reliable and consistent information and data regarding business activities and trends. Further, in conjunction with other teams at corporate and in the field, the Manager assures consistency of data handling to ensure integration of systems to allow appropriate migration of data and information for reporting and compliance required at all governmental levels. In addition, this position will manage all aspects of derivative financial reporting process including ensuring compliance with SOX controls and Dodd-Frank regulations.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance Plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid time off (including holidays)
• Paid training and tuition reimbursement
• Bonus potential
• Propane discounts
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Essential Functions:

• Proactively works on initiatives to shorten close timeline and implements operational accounting efficiencies through process improvement, training, automation, and policy re-design.
• Oversees the month end close process for FNA and booking of journal entries.
• Assists in preparation of the annual division budget.
• Participates in the implementation of changes to policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate growth, compliance, and scaling of the business.
• Partners with Executive Leadership, Controller, and business partners to ensure all new business initiatives are recorded correctly in the general ledger.
• Takes ownership of complex and new accounting processes, have in-depth understanding of the Company's revenue recognition and inventory accounting.
• Takes charge of daily operations: prepares and/or reviews appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations; maintains the general ledger system; prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; assists with regulatory reporting as applicable; and other related duties.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to analyze general ledger activity and reconciliations for discrepancies that should be brought to the Controller's attention.
• Assists in providing necessary reports to the Treasury department monthly.
• Manages the timely and accurate preparation of all external financial reports, including those filed with the SEC on Form 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K, ensuring financial statements are in accordance with GAAP guidelines.
• Communicates to partners regarding questions/comments around actual results.
• Responsibilities would also include coaching, training, performance evaluations, oversight of work, and related duties for direct reports. Fosters a positive work environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or equivalent experience.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years' experience in public or private accounting experience.
• 2-5 years' experience in SEC reporting.
• Experience managing accounting team.