Senior Accounting - Finance Analyst
Corteva Agriscience
Job at a glance
Join Vylor-Powering the Future of Agriculture ? At Vylor, we're advancing agriculture through breakthrough science-combining elite germplasm, cutting-edge biotech, and next-generation expertise in gene editing and molecular breeding. Our portfolio includes trusted industry brands like Pioneer®, Brevant®, and Hoegemeyer®, delivering performance farmers rely on.? Join us to help scale innovation globally and shape what's next in crop science.
Who are we and what do we do? Corteva Agriscience intends to separate into two independent companies on or about October 1, 2026. It is Corteva's current intention, that this position will align with the Seed Company, Vylor , at the time of the intended separation. The Vylor innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry's most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops - and potentially beyond.
Vylor will scale these innovations using its leading routes-to-market and by significantly expanding its licensing business. At Vylor , you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.
The Vylor Finance team has an opportunity available for a Senior Accounting/Finance Analyst in Johnston, IA. This position will be responsible for providing financial analysis and accounting support within the Controllership team supporting the North America Seed business. The role includes responsibilities for both Actuals and Planning, primarily related to gross margin and related balance sheet accounts.
Primary Responsibilities - How will you help us Grow! Support accounting and / or planning processes (estimates, budgets, multi-year plans) in assigned business area(s). Evaluate underlying assumptions and variance explanations and identifies areas of risk to the Company. Collaborate with other Finance staff to provide consistency and identify relevant opportunities across various Finance and business teams.
Partner with business and other finance groups to facilitate the accounting and planning activities in assigned business area(s). Evaluate underlying assumptions, identify issues, review variance explanations, and communicate key drivers. Analyze financial results to ensure accuracy of financial statements (balance sheets, income statements). Perform analysis to identify problems or issues and recommend ways to resolve problem areas.
Perform and review monthly balance sheet flux analysis for North America Seed entities. Coordinate with Internal Audit and External Auditors to ensure proper control processes are in place and performed for North America Seed entities. Ensure the North America Seed Controllership team provides all documentation requested to support audits. Support critical business initiatives, various special projects, and business / market teams, committees.
Serve as a Finance liaison within various business areas. Develop and improve the quality of financial information to enhance better decision making. Consult with key management about policies and procedures, relevant financial information, technical accounting issues or analytical and modeling support. Develop proposals that improve the quality and treatment of financial information and decision-making.
Participate in development and implementation of financial strategies. Provide input to and / or support financial systems design and development efforts. Experience and Education - What you'll bring to the table! Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent; CPA and/or MBA preferred. 2-8 years of finance experience including relevant accounting experience. Sol