Supervisor, Operations Accounting

Key Responsibilities

• Supervises the day‑to‑day activities of a team of entry level individual contributors. Provides guidance, coaching, and support to ensure successful completion of tasks. Participates in HR activities such as hiring, terminations, performance management, goal setting, team member development, scheduling, etc. Enforces systems, policies, and procedures.
• Oversees 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.
• Oversees accumulation, evaluation, and reporting of data and key metrics. Monitors for trends and escalates potential risks as needed.
• Assists in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial plans providing insights and recommendations to upper management. Maintains planning and control procedures, including Active Based Costing cost accounting system.
• Guides the preparation of relevant financial statements and/or reports in accordance with accounting standards. Reviews and ensures no discrepancies or potential issues.
• Assists in preparation of audits and provides any tax reporting requirements or documentation needed for regulatory filings.
• Monitors the completion of all records submitted through the time record system and may support payroll processing. Promptly resolves all issues.
• Ensures that proper documentation is maintained for all transactions and payments.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• 4+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
• 1+ year of leadership experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Butterball Core Competencies

• Safety First:
  We put safety first. The health, safety, and well‑being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.
• Integrity:
  We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.
• Stewardship:
  We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well‑being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.
• Enthusiastic Attitudes:
  We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.
• Continuous Improvement:
  We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

• Good understanding of basic accounting principles, financial concepts, and relevant laws and regulations governing financial processes.
• Working knowledge of accounting processes and best practices.
• Good leadership skills with the ability to coach, support, and motivate a team.
• Solid communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to identify and address issues within accounting processes.
• Skilled at data review with the ability to identify trends.
• Effective organization, time‑management, problem‑solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to interpret and educate on standard practices and policies.
• Skilled at resource management, delegation, and prioritizing deliverables.
• Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and decent knowledge of payroll software (i.e., ADP, Paychex, Workday, SAP, Kronos, etc.).

• Associate or bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Experience with SAP and/or Mtech.
• Accounting experience in manufacturing industry.
• Ample experience in cost accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant designation or other relevant certifications.

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