Job Details:
This position serves as thesteward ofAI implementation, automation, and continuous improvement across theGrowoutAccounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teamsand other areas ofShared 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 functionsfor the FIP/Elevator team.
AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions acrossGrowoutAccounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions;maintaina prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets.Build andmaintainPower BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making.Partner with ITteams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline,Endur, and GCI.Develop andmaintainSOPs, 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, andAR/AP functions for FIP/Elevatoraccountingduring close cycles.Prepare and deliver commodity grain reportingandcost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles.SupportGrowoutAccounting 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.
Education:Bachelor9s degree in Accounting or Financepreferred.
Experience:5 plus years of progressive accounting,financeor businessexperience;demonstratedinvolvement 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:Proficiencyin SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blacklineisa plus;proficiencywith AI tools and prompt-based workflowsrequired.
Communication Skills:Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Special Skills:Demonstratedability 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 recordfor exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously.Ability to learnend-to-endprocessesanddevelop solutionsfor this department and those we support.
Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips a year
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
