Financial Planning and Accounting Analyst - #253680

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Financial Planning & Accounting Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team. This role provides key financial insights to Finance VPs, the CFO, department leaders, and staff by delivering accurate reporting, budgeting, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a deep understanding of financial data, and the ability to turn complex data into actionable insights.

Get to know GreenStone

Our $15 billion portfolio of customers, ranging from rural homeowners to global agriculture and food businesses, provides our employees with a unique opportunity to maintain a local presence while working for a top workplace. Our diverse business structure provides exciting opportunities for passionate, talented professionals in many areas. Additionally, many of our team members are highly respected in their area of expertise at both the state and national level making GreenStone one of the top Farm Credit associations in the country.

Culture

Core Four values steer everything we do at GreenStone. Customer First, Deliver Quality, Get involved, Do the right thing. Employees work as a team to create a company fueled by the desire to best serve each other and our customers every day. Greenstone culture promotes innovative thinking, professional development, health and wellness, and a relaxed work environment with flexible schedules.

What can we offer you?

GreenStone trusts the people we hire. We empower employees to make the best decisions for the customer and the company.

GreenStone has an outstanding Total Rewards package, which includes, but is not limited to:

• 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 12 paid holidays per year
• 16 hours of volunteer time
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan – up to a 9% employer contribution/match
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D benefits, etc.
• $150/year Logo Wear allowance
• $400/year Wellness Subsidy/Reimbursement & wellness programs
• $6,000 lifetime maximum Student Debt repayment program
• Yearly bonus/incentive opportunity available to all benefit eligible employees
  
  

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the Controller with the budgeting process, variance analysis, and long-term strategic planning.
• Assist in the development and analysis of annual incentive goals and payouts.
• Consolidate and analyze large datasets into clear reports, dashboards, and presentations using business intelligence tools.
• Provide financial modeling and analysis to support strategic initiatives across departments.
• Ensure data accuracy and alignment with system records through validation and reconciliation.
• Contribute to Finance Committee and Board report preparation and analysis.
• Offer proactive recommendations based on financial analysis.
  
  

Financial and Regulatory Reporting

• Partner with the VP – Controller to fulfill internal and external financial reporting needs.
• Prepare documentation and analytics for quarterly and annual regulatory filings.
• Develop presentations for senior management and Board meetings.
• Assist in month-end close activities including accruals and interest expense allocation.
• Complete general ledger reconciliations and resolve outstanding issues.
  
  

Finance Department Support

• Deliver accurate and timely data analysis by extracting and transforming data from multiple systems.
• Recommend improvements and automation opportunities in reporting processes and tools.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance department and partner functions.
  
  

What Experience can you Bring?

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Agribusiness, or a related field required.
• 1+ years of experience in financial planning, reporting, or data analysis is required.
• Strong proficiency in GAAP and accounting principles.
• Experience with Excel, Word and Outlook is required.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage shifting tasks efficiently.
• Strong reading comprehension and deductive reasoning skills.
• Experience with SQL, Power BI, Infor, and OneStream (preferred).
• Familiarity with enterprise planning software such as OneStream is a plus.
  
  

GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.