What are the responsibilities and job description for the Global DOA Administrator position at Corteva Agriscience?
Who Are We, And What Do We Do?
At Corteva Agriscience, 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.
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Global DOA Administrator within the Corporate Accounting Governance Team located in Wilmington, DE. This highly visible role is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the company’s global Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework. The position ensures that approval structures are accurately maintained, compliant with corporate policy, and aligned with organizational changes across the enterprise. This role also offers the opportunity to gain broader exposure to Corporate Accounting processes and responsibilities, with potential for growth and expanded scope over time. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Governance Manager, this role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, HR, IT, Procurement, and business teams to support DOA processes, resolve issues, and maintain strong governance and control over approval authorities.
What You’ll Do
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.
At Corteva Agriscience, 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.
Corteva Agriscience has an exciting opportunity for a Global DOA Administrator within the Corporate Accounting Governance Team located in Wilmington, DE. This highly visible role is responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, and support of the company’s global Delegation of Authority (DOA) framework. The position ensures that approval structures are accurately maintained, compliant with corporate policy, and aligned with organizational changes across the enterprise. This role also offers the opportunity to gain broader exposure to Corporate Accounting processes and responsibilities, with potential for growth and expanded scope over time. Reporting to the Corporate Accounting Governance Manager, this role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, HR, IT, Procurement, and business teams to support DOA processes, resolve issues, and maintain strong governance and control over approval authorities.
What You’ll Do
- Administer and maintain DOA roles, assignments, and approval structures across enterprise systems.
- Process DOA-related requests, including role assignments, updates, and access changes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policy.
- Perform regular monitoring and maintenance activities, including updates for organizational changes.
- Maintain and update DOA data across multiple systems, ensuring alignment and consistency.
- Execute recurring processes such as user access reviews, role validations, and periodic DOA reporting.
- Support preparation and distribution of DOA reports and metrics.
- Assist in resolving DOA-related issues and troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Support DOA training and communication efforts for stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of DOA activities.
- Support internal controls by maintaining proper documentation and audit trails.
- Support annual and periodic DOA certification processes and access reviews.
- Assist with audit requests by providing documentation and explanations.
- Monitor DOA inboxes and respond to user inquiries.
- Partner with HR and business teams to ensure alignment with organizational structures.
- Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.
- Support system enhancements, testing, and deployments.
- Assist with training materials and documentation updates.
- Support Corporate Accounting through ad hoc assignments and initiatives, providing exposure to broader accounting processes and operations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in accounting finance operations, data administration, or governance-related roles.
- Experience working with SAP or similar ERP systems, including familiarity with approval workflows, access structures, or finance data.
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and data integrity.
- Ability to manage high volumes of requests and prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft tools (e.g. Outlook, SharePoint).
- Experience with Delegation of Authority (DOA), approval governance frameworks, or access management processes is a plus.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to support and guide end users across functions.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional, global environment.
- Familiarity with internal controls (e.g. SOX), audit support, or compliance-related processes is preferred.
- Experience working in a large, global organization is an advantage.
- No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
- Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills
- Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place
- Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment
- Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays
- Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father
- Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program
- Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits
- Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life
Corteva Agriscience is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embracing our differences to enrich lives, advance innovation, and boost company performance. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, military or veteran status, pregnancy related conditions (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), disability or any other protected status in accordance with federal, state, or local laws.