REGIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER - Pilgrim's Pride Corporation

Regional Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: 

This position will manage the accounting processes related to Prepared Foods Plants, which includes inventory, variance analysis, reporting, and AFEs. Ensure accurate and timely reporting for these areas. Maintain accounting controls to safeguard company assets. Coordinate said activities with Prepared Foods counterpart.  Support the management for their plants (3) with weekly and ad hoc analysis. Serve as a business partner with sales and operations to ensure continued growth in sales and reduction in cost to support the business goals, objectives, and strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee accounting managers who are responsible for all accounting processes related to assigned plants.
• Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of weekly and monthly financial reports and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Maintaining adequate controls within prepared foodsx operations to safeguard the integrity of company assets and to meet all requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Planning/budgeting for plants to include capital and operating plans.
• Handling all system-related problems and issues as they arise.
• Hiring, training, and developing employees to reach their full potential.
• Ensuring adequate staffing and succession planning.
• Travel is required and can be 50% of the time.
• Help develop and implement Automation projects
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years of previous work experience in Accounting
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
• Knowledge of the poultry industry and specifically plant operations and controls as it relates to accounting
• Ability to communicate effectively with various management levels in the organization
• Proven management and supervisory skills, including training, motivating, and directing the work of others
• Proficient in Microsoft office is a must
• Effective in developing business relationships across business units and technical support divisions
• Highly self-motivated

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

EOE/Vet/Disabled