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CMS Settlement Supervisor - Decatur, IL
Job Description: CMS Settlement Supervisor - Decatur, IL This is a full-time Exempt position
General The CMS Process Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily grain and freight settlement operations while ensuring accuracy, integrity, and timeliness across multiple locations. This role combines advanced technical proficiency with full supervisory responsibilities, including workload distribution, performance management, coaching, process oversight, and team engagement. The Supervisor ensures reconciliation accuracy, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and guarantees that all settlement transactions comply with ADM policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. The role also leads team development, establishes expectations, and ensures timely completion of critical deadlines and month‑end activities. The CMS Process Supervisor partners closely with Accounting, AP/AR, Commercial, IT/MDM, and leadership across the CMS organization to maintain clean reconciliations, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen settlement processes across all supported locations.
Experience • Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred • Strong settlement, accounting, or reconciliation experience required • Advanced working knowledge of Agris, JDE, MDM, and Excel required • Supervisory, team leadership, audit, or internal controls experience preferred Job Requirements • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with exceptional attention to detail • Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop team members at varying skill levels • Strong communication skills, able to communicate with technical and non‑technical partners • Demonstrated ability to manage priorities, delegate work, and meet strict deadlines, especially during month‑end • Ability to troubleshoot complex discrepancies and document root‑cause findings • Comfortable working across multiple system interfaces • Familiarity with NGFA Trade Rules preferred Responsibilities Supervisory Leadership & People Management • Participate in and lead the interview and selection process for new hires and contractors. • Recommend hiring decisions and assist in selecting qualified candidates. • Conduct or contribute to performance evaluations, provide learning opportunities, coach employees, and manage underperformance. • Recommend merit, performance ratings, and promotional opportunities to the Manager. • Provide feedback and documentation related to disciplinary actions and partner with leadership as needed. • Possess the authority to resolve employee concerns or workflow‑related complaints and determine appropriate resolutions. • Define job roles, responsibilities, and skill expectations for the team. • Distribute workload, set deadlines, and establish clear performance goals. • Monitor team performance, analyze metrics, and report results to leadership. • Identify training needs, develop skill‑building plans, and provide continuous coaching. • Approve time off, timecards, and overtime requests. • Encourage employee engagement by motivating team members, fostering creativity, and supporting team‑building activities.
: Operational Responsibilities • Oversee daily workflow and ensure timely, accurate completion of all settlement responsibilities. • Perform and review reconciliations for grain and freight settlement activity. • Identify, research, and resolve reconciling items aligned with financial systems and policies. • Ensure compliance with internal controls, ADM policies, audit standards, and documentation requirements. • Monitor system interfaces and troubleshoot complex settlement variances. • Collaborate with Accounting, AP/AR, Commercial teams, and CMS colleagues to resolve discrepancies and ensure smooth operations. • Recommend, design, and support implementation of process improvements and best practices. • Actively lead or participate in project work to define, refine, and implement scalable settlement processes. • Identify operational gaps, propose solutions, and support project teams in building sustainable improvements. Additional Responsibilities • Approve or release wires within designated authorization limits. • Review documentation for completeness and accuracy. • Support planning, readiness, and execution of month‑end close activities. • Maintain updated job aids and training materials; support continuous learning across the team. Before applying for an exempt, non-exempt or hourly job opportunity, you are expected to initiate a discussion and share your intentions with your supervisor. * If you’ve been in your current position for more than 18 months, supervisor approval is not required. * If you’ve been in your current position for less than 18 months, verbal supervisor approval is required. Hiring Manager- Lori Snelling Recruiter- Natalie Clark
: About ADM
At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.
: Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.
If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
The pay range for this position is expected to be between: