Director, Operations Finance

Smithfield Foods•Kansas City, KS

About The Position

The Finance/Accounting team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise GAAP principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our $15B company. These personnel examine data for accurate pricing in Customer Finance, reconcile/manage invoices as an Accounting Coordinator, or scrutinize the company’s state/federal income tax data in Corporate Tax. The Director of Operations Accounting oversees all accounting functions for plant operations, sales, and P&L reporting. This includes, but is not limited to; yearly budgeting, financial performance recording and analysis, preparation of monthly production cost summary, departmental spending analysis, forecasting, bill of materials analysis, standard costing updates, KPI reporting, end of period accounting close, and the management of inventory accounting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Accounting, Finance or related field and 10+ years of accounting experience, required
7+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
Ability to travel up to 25–40%
Demonstrated ability to apply GAAP accounting practices
Proficient in Excel, Word and Access
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated strong analytical and project management skills
Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various projects with short deadlines at the same time
Ability to build and develop high performing teams; advanced mentoring and coaching skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be detail oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing accounting experience within the meat industry or a CPG company, preferred
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

Gathers data relating to financial performance, production costing, and inventory accounting.
Reviews, analyzes and reports on the financial results to appropriate corporate departments on a timely basis.
Review, analyze and track cost savings projects.
Responsible for end of period accounting close and input of financial data into appropriate corporate ledger accounts and reporting results to corporate management.
Provides timely measurement of variances and operating costs on a weekly and monthly basis.
Responsible for completing annual operating budget in conjunction with management.
Assist with formulating forecasts for each fiscal month and quarter.
Responsible for month end review of variances and results of plants.
Ensures plants comply with accounting policies and procedures that align with the Company’s financial control requirements and SOX compliance.
Partner with operations management to identify and eliminate waste.
May perform other duties as assigned.