Accounting Manager Live Operations

Pilgrim's • Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The Accounting Manager Live Operations is responsible for accounting and financial activities related to pullets, breeders, hatcheries, the feed mill, broilers, and live haul for the complex. The role supervises a clerical staff of 4–6 employees, including hiring, training, and development. It prepares financial reports, key performance indicators, and Agri Stats data; partners with live operations managers on capital and operating budgets; and analyzes budget-to-actual variances. The position also oversees accounting for grower pay, outside bird purchases, and special flocks, as well as inventory and fixed-asset reporting for live production cost centers. It must meet applicable Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and communicate findings and results to management.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of previous accounting experience, preferably in the poultry industry.
• Ability to solve analytical accounting problems.
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, and SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Must maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a clerical staff of 4–6 people, including hiring, training, and developing employees.
• Prepare accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reports, key performance indicators, and Agri Stats data for the complex.
• Work with live operations department managers to prepare capital and operating budgets.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis during the year.
• Manage accounting for grower pay, purchases of outside birds, and special flocks.
• Ensure proper inventory and fixed-asset reporting for all live production cost centers.
• Meet Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements as they relate to live production.
• Communicate results and findings to management daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Perform related tasks as requested.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental coverage beginning after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, vacation, company-observed holidays, and other statutorily required paid leave.
• 401(k) company match beginning after the first year of service, subject to the company vesting schedule.
• Continuous learning opportunities and career-growth programs.
• Better Futures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager