The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

SUMMARY

This is a key leadership role within the JR Simplot Controllership organization, responsible for establishing and overseeing a comprehensive internal controls program modeled after Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) principles, tailored for a private company environment. The role will lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of a global Controls function, ensuring robust internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) across all business units and functions.
The position will lead activities focused on compliance, monitoring, and enhancement of the internal control framework, ensuring alignment with best practices and evolving business needs. This includes partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to embed controls into business processes and drive a culture of accountability and risk awareness.

TYPICAL EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA is preferred.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, audit, or internal controls, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and experience implementing SOX or SOX-like programs, including IT General Controls.
• Experience in a global, matrixed organization with complex operational and financial structures, including large ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JDE.etc.).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail, with a track record of successfully managing projects.

• Design and implement a scalable, SOX-like internal control framework suitable for a private company, ensuring global consistency and risk mitigation.
• Improve, document, and perform ongoing maintenance process level documentation.
• Lead the Global Controls function, including policy development, control design, testing, and remediation.
• Partner with business and functional leaders to integrate internal controls into operational processes and ensure compliance with internal policies and external standards.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying areas for improvement and driving continuous enhancement.
• Prepare and present internal control assessments, risk analyses, and remediation plans to organization leadership and the Audit Committee.