POSITION SUMMARY: The Live Production Accounting Manager is responsible for all accounting/financial activities related to Pullet/Breeder, Hatcheries, Feed Mill, and Broiler Grow Out areas at the Cold Spring complex. This position will work closely with operations and accounting management to reduce costs through reporting and analysis, weekly & monthly financial preparation, and reporting including budgeting, to assist and direct the development of internal control procedures, standards, and compliance as it pertains to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and to ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

At Pilgrim’s, Safety Is A Condition, which means the safety of our team members comes first - always.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the Live Operations Accounting Staff that handles the daily/weekly accounting processes for the Pullet/Breeder, Hatcheries, Feed Mill, and Broiler Grow–Out departments

• Preparing weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports for Live Production Complexes

• Preparing audit schedules for both Internal and External audit requirements.

• Supervising and directing the work, training and development of team members in the department

• Working with Live Operation department managers to prepare both capital and operating budgets.

• Managing the process of accounting of grower pay, the purchase of outside birds and handling of special flocks.

• Ensuring proper reporting of inventories and fixed assets for all cost centers within the live production complex.

• Communicating results and findings to management on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

• Other duties as required

  EXPECTATIONS – all Team Members

• Observe & enforce all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.

• Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, coworkers, and leadership teams.

• Participates in process improvement and problem-solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies such as Six Sigma, and participates in or supports the E$P program

• Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices, and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization

  WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential function of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be exposed to an office environment. The noise level in the office environment is usually quiet.

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS and BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related experience

• Must have at least 5 years’ previous experience in accounting, preferably in the Poultry industry

• Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and practices

• Knowledge of laws and regulations governing fiscal record-keeping

• Able to solve analytical accounting problems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or similar ERP systems

• To perform this job successfully, applicant must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

  CANDIDATES ARE EXPECTED TO:

• Be efficient and detail-oriented

• Have the ability to work well under pressure

• Be able to maintain a positive attitude while dealing with multiple tasks

• Have the ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

• Have the ability to meet deadlines

• Maintain confidentiality

• Be able to work independently and exhibit PPC’s values to uphold the Management Pillar.

EOE/VET/DISABLED