Accounting Manager - Live ProductionPOSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all accounting/financial activities related to Pullet/Breeder, Hatcheries, Feed Mill, and Broiler Grow Out areas in a specific live production complex. 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 insure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the Live Operations Clerical 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 partners 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.

• Performing related tasks as requested.

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• Able to solve analytical accounting problems

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or similar ERP systems

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Confidentiality is a Must

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related experience

5-7 years experience combined operational accountingEOE/Vet/Disabled