This position will manage the accounting processes related to

Fresh Foodservice

Plants

which

includes inventory, variance analysis and reporting, and AFE's. Ensure accurate and timely reporting for these areas. Maintain accounting controls to safeguard company assets. Support the

Fresh Foodservice

management for their plants

(

generally

) with weekly and ad hoc analysis. Serve as a business partner with sales and operations to ensure continued growth in sales and reduction in cost to support the business goals, objectives and strategies. ***Located at any FFS plant!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Managing 5

accounting managers who are responsible for all accounting processes related to assigned plants.

Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of weekly and monthly financial reports and key performance indicators (KPI's).

Maintaining adequate controls within

Fresh Foodservice operations to safeguard the integrity of company assets and to meet all requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.

Planning/budgeting for plants to include capital and operating plans.

Handling all system related problems and issues as they arise.

Hiring, training and developing

employees to reach full potential.

Ensuring adequate staffing and succession planning.

Travel is required and can be 50% of time.

Other duties as assigned.

BASIC SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

5 years of previous work experience in Accounting

Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices

Knowledge of poultry industry and specifically plant operations and controls as it relates to accounting

Ability to communicate effectively with various management levels in the organization

Proven management and supervisory skills, including training, motivating and directing the work of others

Proficient in Microsoft office products

Effective in developing business relationships across business units and technical support divisions

Highly self motivated

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance.

EOE, including disability/vets

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