Financial Analyst Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Agricultural Economics, Business Administration, Agribusiness, or a related field required; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.
• Relevant experience in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, or operations analysis required; experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, identify trends, prepare clear reports, and communicate financial insights to operational and executive audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office required; experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, problem-solving, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with growers, vendors, live operations, Accounting / Finance, and leadership teams.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
• New team members must be able to pass a drug, alcohol, and background screening post-offer and prior to the start of their employment.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of their third day of work.

Nice To Haves

• experience in poultry, agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, or live operations preferred.
• experience with ERP, accounting, business intelligence, inventory, or live operations systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the annual budget and recurring forecasts related to live operations costs in collaboration with Accounting / Finance and operational leadership.
• Monitor, analyze, and report costs related to poultry production, including feed, live operations labor, grower-related expenses, vendor costs, and facility expenses.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, trends, risks, and variances, and provide recommendations that support profitability, efficiency, and operational improvement.
• Oversee and support accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of growers’ inventory, including live chickens, feed, and other poultry-related materials.
• Conduct financial analysis to evaluate live operations performance, including cost drivers, production trends, inventory activity, and key performance indicators.
• Prepare timely reports, dashboards, summaries, and presentations that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for management.
• Support compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, internal controls, company policies, and industry-specific requirements related to poultry farming and processing.
• Work with the Financial Controller and Accounting / Finance leadership to support, guide, and develop accounting team members through training, process improvement, and day-to-day partnership.
• Collaborate with growers, live operations team members, vendors, and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support Accounting / Finance and live operations business needs. Ad-hoc Accounting as needed.

Benefits

• weekly payroll
• paid time off and sick leave
• semi-subsidized medical coverage
• dental and vision plan options
• a 401(k) plan with company match
• education reimbursement opportunities
• employee assistance programs (EAP)
• internal learning, development, and career growth programs