Provides accurate and timely expert level support for operational, technical, and consultative accounting functions. Responsible for complex cost accounting functions such as preparing financial and variance reports, evaluating variances, conducting production related research, providing cost reporting information necessary to reconcile variances, and serving as a backup for Accounting management at all facilities. Creates new and maintains current bill of materials (BOM) in relevant system(s). Collaborates with Industrial Engineering (IE) to create and maintain Master Recipes in all relevant systems (i.e., S4/Hana).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitors, evaluates, and reports on actual vs. standard (STD) cost variances, investigating causes and recommending innovative corrective action. Owns after action reviews to ensure corrective actions result in the desired outcomes.
- Prepares and delivers timely and accurate reports on financial results on a weekly and monthly basis. Seeks opportunities to optimize and enhance reporting.
- Responsible for the accuracy and general ledger reporting of labor, yields, and variances.
- Conducts inventory reconciliations to ensure all inventory is used and consumed in a timely manner. Recommends actions to address needed inventory adjustments.
- Trains on and maintains subject matter expertise in production accounting operations for multiple locations, including:
- internal department variance reporting
- general ledger journal entries
- reconciliation and analysis of accounts
- Creates, maintains, tracks, and/or reviews Bill of Materials (BOM), Master Recipes, and labor files and rates. Audits files for accuracy and partners across functions to ensure corrections are made as needed.
- Develops and analyzes cost reports and performance metrics, including zero-based budgeting (ZBB) trends, KPI reporting, and ad hoc reporting. Develops and is responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of cost control initiatives through collaboration and partnership across functions and/or locations.
- Partners in budgeting and forecasting processes to help develop the annual operating budget plan (AOP). Pushes plan into STD costing.
- Supports internal and external audits by providing required documentation and reporting.
- Guides and supports department-wide projects. Ensures compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Provides guidance, support, and subject matter expertise to plan production accounting teams.
Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (i.e., Accounting, Finance) or equivalent
- 8+ years of experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Butterball Core Competencies
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 create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our 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
Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ample experience overseeing finance functions in a manufacturing environment
- Deep understanding of accounting principles and best practices, including exposure to product costing
- Expert at variance reporting, zero based budgeting, general ledger entries, and financial reconciliations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office package and relevant enterprise resource planning systems
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levels
- Proven ability to identify and solve complex problems through critical and creative thinking
- Highly skilled at training, coaching, and supporting junior team members
- Excellent attention to detail with the proven ability to effectively guide cross-functional workflows and project teams
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements
- Highly skilled at reviewing complex data, interpreting results, identifying trends, and providing data-informed strategic recommendations
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in SAP
- Experience managing a finance team within a plant environment
Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
