Director, Operations Finance

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees