Manager Plant Finance

Lamb Weston

22h • $113,930 - $170,900

About The Position

This position is responsible for all accounting functions performed at our Lamb Weston manufacturing facility including supervising a team of financial employees who perform a variety of accounting duties. The Finance Manager oversees various activity areas such as general accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, and payroll. Primary duties include the preparation of all period financial manufacturing reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general ledger controls, preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, period-end close, preparation of recurring requests from LW Corporate Accounting, internal and external audits, analysis of financial results and ultimately provide advice to management. This includes management of manufacturing cost information analysis including weekly manufacturing cost estimates and variances, monthly actual results and variances, forecasts and budget preparation. This position would also ensure maintenance of general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, payables and receivables. Although this position reports to the Sr Manager Finance Boardman East/West, there is also a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in accounting/finance/business required
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate accounting and /or cost accounting.
• Experience in managing and leading a team.
• Excellent communication and conflict management skills
• Excellent computer skills (including Excel, GL Software and Databases) required
• Proactive and hands-on personality with excellent analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• CPA, CMA certification and/or advanced degree preferred
• Manufacturing company experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Responsible for supervision of period close activities to ensure timely completion of tasks for assigned pooled resource teams
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Provide financial information to Operations Manager and other department managers of the plant organization as requested in timely and accurate manner
• Supervise and train financial accounting staff by providing the necessary guidance to properly develop their general accounting skills
• Review and/or prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and perform an aggressive review of the balance sheet for assigned area
• Ensure all accounting transactions are properly recorded in accordance with US GAAP as well as in accordance with policies and common business language as defined by the LW Corporate Accounting group
• Implement corporate initiatives and maintain a high level of financial and internal controls
• Evaluate effectiveness of processes and procedures and develop improvements as needed
• Responsible for accurate and timely management of the fixed assets Administration

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
• Paid Time Off
• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
• Family-Friendly Employee events
• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

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