Accounting Manager

Summary 

This position serves as the steward of AI implementation, automation, and continuous improvement across the Growout Accounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teams and other areas of Shared Services. The manager will research and assess opportunities for process improvement, lead deployment of AI and automation tools, document outcomes, communicate with impacted business units and corporate departments, and manage training and implementation plans. This role will also directly support month-end and other routine accounting functions for the FIP/Elevator team. 

Responsibilities 

AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement:  

Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions across Growout Accounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions; maintain a prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets. Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making. Partner with IT teams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline, Endur, and GCI. Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and change management plans for all deployed tools and process changes. Track, measure, and formally report productivity savings and financial ROI attributable to continuous improvement initiatives to F&A leadership. 

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations: 

Execute month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, and AR/AP functions for FIP/Elevator accounting during close cycles. Prepare and deliver commodity grain reporting and cost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles. Support Growout Accounting and FIP/Elevator budget preparation, variance analysis; communicate findings to operations managers and BU Finance. Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP across all accounting responsibilities; research and apply relevant accounting standards as needed. Serve as a resource to Live Ops, BU Finance, Supply Chain, and IT on accounting, reporting, and data questions related to live production cost and poultry operations. 

Requirements 

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred. 

Experience: 5 plus years of progressive accounting, finance or business experience; demonstrated involvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation strongly preferred. Deep AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows strongly preferred. 

Computer Skills: Proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blackline is a plus; proficiency with AI tools and prompt-based workflows required. 

Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills 

Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, launch, and sustain automation or AI-driven tools in a finance environment. High degree of self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion with minimal oversight. Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels, functions, and locations. Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously. Ability to learn end-to-end processes and develop solutions for this department and those we support. 

Supervisory: None  

Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips a year