Accounting Manager

Oversees financial operations ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with regulatory requirements, and overall integrity of the company’s financial data. Meaningfully impacts the organization’s finances by providing strategic data-informed insights and recommendations. Responsible for accounting activities such as reporting, research, data review, month end processes, inventory reconciliation, accruals, journal entries, fixed asset accounting, cost reporting, capital expenditure requests, and metrics tracking for various functions or locations.

Optimizes policies and practices.

At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily.

Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success.

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• Enforces and meaningfully contributes to the development of systems, policies, and procedures. Participates in strategic planning for the function.
• Implements and maintains internal controls, policies, and procedures. Ensures the organization remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations.
• Responsible for location or function accounting activities, such as cost analysis, expense/budget management, billing, trend reporting, third-party management and contract updates, variance reporting, and reconciliation. Ensures all tasks are accurate, timely, and comply with all relevant laws, regulations, internal policies, and contractual obligations.
• Responsible for accumulation, evaluation, and reporting of data and key metrics to identify opportunities to improve profitability, performance relative to budget, and other factors influencing the financial health and operational efficiency of the organization.
• Meaningfully contributes to the planning of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans providing insights and recommendations to upper management. Monitors performance, identifies variances, and recommends corrective action to ensure achievement of the company’s financial goals.
• Guides the preparation of relevant financial statements and/or reports in accordance with accounting standards. Reviews and oversees the resolution of any discrepancies or potential issues.
• Guides the preparation for audits, including providing any tax reporting requirements or documentation needed for regulatory filings.
• Responsible for the accuracy of financial data including the general ledger, reporting, and/or internal or external documentation (i.e., financial or KPI reports, balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, etc.).
• Reviews and approves all entries, reconciliations, or adjustments ensuring resolution within a timely manner
• Guides large cross-functional projects. Collaborates cross-functionally to automate accounting processes and improve financial systems. Provides data and documentation necessary for internal and external audits, financial statements, and internal controls.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 2+ year of project, program, or people leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to…