Manager Accounting - External Financial Reporting

Tyson Foods, Inc.Springdale, AR
Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as project lead on various U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues by researching complex transactions and new accounting guidance independently assessing implications documenting conclusions communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments training and or managing an implementation plan. Routinely provide technical accounting guidance in various areas such as: contracts revenue recognition leases derivatives VIE assessments impairment analysis acquisitions divestitures and overall application of new and existing accounting standards. Work proactively with technical team larger corporate accounting organization and or external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5 plus years of related experience.
  • Working knowledge of SAP.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent technical accounting knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP accounting standards and document conclusions.
  • Strong team-oriented skills.
  • High level of self-motivation in working independently.
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels, functions, and locations.
  • Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as project lead on various U.S. GAAP and SEC technical accounting issues.
  • Research complex transactions and new accounting guidance independently.
  • Assess implications, document conclusions, and communicate with impacted businesses and corporate departments.
  • Train and/or manage an implementation plan.
  • Provide technical accounting guidance in areas such as contracts, revenue recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis, acquisitions, divestitures, and the application of new and existing accounting standards.
  • Work proactively with the technical team, larger corporate accounting organization, and/or external auditors to drive timely closure of technical accounting matters.
  • Supervise one direct report.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) plans
  • Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
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