Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
As a key member of the Finance management team, this role is responsible for managing the accuracy of financial transactions to support financial statements, internal and external audits in the areas managed by the department. With a thorough understanding of the financial impact of transactions, this role will provide senior management with timely and accurate reporting and drive business decisions. This role will provide strong mentorship, leadership and guidance to directly managed personnel.

• Manage the fair presentation of the general ledger accounts by ensuring proper use of product codes for transaction processing.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transaction processing to support the month-end close and the monthly reporting package for leadership team including variance analysis.
• Analyze transaction volume to identify opportunities to improve the process, the work allocation and the business.
• Lead implementations of any new business processes or software implementations.
• Create and lead the development of policies, procedures and process flows to support the internal control environment for the corporation as well as the . development of standardized departmental processes.
• Support Internal and External audits by providing timely and sufficient workpapers and response to audit inquiries. Demonstrate ownership of the relevant audit samples and transaction walk-throughs.
• Evaluate processes and develop plans to improve controls, efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Manage the overall performance and development of the team. Interview, hire and develop employees, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Build strong teams by improving engagement, collaboration and effective communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies
Leadership - provide leadership by demonstrating and driving a sense of ownership and accountability within the team and the department.
Developing and Managing People - Drive engagement and build a strong working relationship with team by delegating effectively, providing timely and constructive feedback, and providing support.
Strong Oral and Written Communications - communicate in a concise and clear manner that drives intended results. Demonstrate ability to drive consensus and influence decisions.
Analytical Problem Solving - identify problems through analysis and develop solutions that are result oriented.
Business Acumen - demonstrate an understanding of the business implications of financial and non-financial decisions in support of business objectives.
Qualifications
Education:
Minimum: High School Diploma with equivalent experience
Preferred: College Degree in Business or Accounting related fields, or equivalent business work experience.
Related Experience:
10 years of progressive business experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience; preference with CPG or related industry with heavy marketing programs and commodity product base.
Equipment/Software Skills:
Microsoft suite of products; working knowledge of IBM / AS400; system integration and balancing experience
Additional Information
Physical:
Sitting for extended periods of time
Ability to travel as required
Sensory:
Ability to use computers and computer peripheral devices for extended periods of time
Mental/Reasoning:
Ability to interpret, manipulate, and analyze large volumes of data and multiple tasks
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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