Description
At PURIS, we're dedicated to cultivating a better food system and making a positive impact. How do we do it? By transforming high-quality, USA-made ingredients into essential components for a wide range of everyday products. From cereals and snacks to protein beverages and beyond, our ingredients are powering a healthier future. This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a growing food industry. You'll work with state-of-the-art engineering and work together with your peers to build a better food future.
At PURIS, the Accounting team is a dedicated group that takes pride in doing the work the right way and continuously learning while we do it. We value curiosity, openness, and strong partnerships, and we see our role as more than just closing the books—but doing with integrity. We work cross-functionally to help teams understand the global vision behind their decisions. By combining strong accounting fundamentals with a willingness to ask questions, improve processes, and adapt with an ever-changing global market, the team helps support better decision-making and shared success across PURIS.
Pay Rate/Range: $80,000 - $100,000
Pay Frequency: Biweekly
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Work Location: Minneapolis, MN
Travel: None
The compensation for this role will be based on qualifications, experience, market data, and internal equity. Actual pay may vary due to factors such as location, skills, education, and performance. Pay is determined transparently, using market benchmarks and ensuring internal equity.
Job Purpose
Own the financial integrity of grain and agribusiness operations by delivering accurate, timely reporting while continuously improving the processes and systems that produce that information. This role serves as the Controller’s day-to-day right hand—combining traditional accounting rigor with a technology-enabled mindset to improve close reliability, strengthen controls, and scale the finance function. The role emphasizes execution, judgment, and continuous improvement within a governance framework set by the Controller.
Key Responsibilities
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to deliver these outcomes. Probe for specifics in interviews.
Accurate, Reliable Close
- Own monthly and quarterly close within 5 business days. Grain inventory, deferred payment contracts, and commodity hedge positions reconciled.
Grain Accounting Integrity
- Improve grain settlement reconciliations, bushel position reporting, and deferred revenue tracking by month 3.
ERP Operational Ownership
- Act as the primary day-to-day accounting owner and power user of the ERP (Business Central or equivalent): close tasks, reconciliations, user support, and reporting. Structural or design changes to ERP, and/or workflows, are recommended in partnership with the Controller.
Process Improvement Roadmap
- Identify, document, and implement high-impact process improvement or automation opportunities.
AI & Automation Execution
- Pilot and harden at least one AI-assisted or automated accounting workflow (e.g., AP processing, reconciliations, variance analysis) that is audit-safe and suitable for recurring use. Document measurable time or error-reduction benefits.
Internal Controls Strengthening
- Document and operate key accounting controls (close, inventory/grain position, settlements, journal entries). Remediate gaps identified during audit preparation in partnership with the Controller.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Agricultural Business
- CPA or CPA candidate preferred
- 3–7 years of accounting experience
- Grain, co-op, or ag industry experience preferred
- Demonstrated ownership of month-end close
- ERP experience required (Business Central, SAP, NetSuite, or grain-specific systems such as AgVantage, AGRIS, Bushel)
- Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar a plus
Benefits:
At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!
Why Work with Us?
Career Growth: PURIS offers a dynamic work environment where you can develop your skills and advance your career. We are committed to nurturing talent and providing ample opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
Innovative Environment: You'll have the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art engineering and cutting-edge technology. Our dedication to innovation means you'll be part of a forward-thinking team constantly pushing the boundaries of the plant-based food industry.
Strong Values: We uphold integrity and a global vision for the future. Our company culture is built on collaboration, excellence, and a shared commitment to our mission of creating a better food system. This commitment extends to fostering a workplace where safety is paramount in every operation.
Commitment to Sustainability: At PURIS, we are deeply dedicated to creating a sustainable future. Our manufacturing processes are designed to minimize environmental impact and promote regenerative agriculture. By joining our team, you'll contribute to a company that values sustainability and is committed to making a positive impact on the planet.
Join Our Team:
To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.
INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment and therefore become the property of PURIS.
