What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Live Accounting position at Mountaire Jobs?
Primary Purpose
This position will be focused on ensuring the accuracy of financial information to safeguard the assets of the company. This position is responsible for managing and developing a team. Also, set forth strategy to improve processes and department efficiency. Help develop and grow the business by partnering with the management team of assigned business units.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements and establish controls to safeguard the assets of the company in Live Accounting. Maintain internal controls for the assigned business unit and oversee balance sheet reconciliation, journal entries and reporting to ensure that the business units are in compliance with established corporate and regulatory standards.
- Work closely with management to identify opportunities to improve profitability. Support the annual budget and monthly projection process. Special projects to improve business processes and department efficiency.
- Review/Complete ad-hoc analyses to support business, provide profit & loss (P&L) reporting, sales analyses, and return on investment (ROI) reporting. Assist business unit leaders to manage the processes for long and short-term financial planning (key balance sheet metrics and full income statements) for assigned business units with an objective to provide analytical insight and increase returns.
- Lead, manage and motivate, engage and develop the Live Accounting staff to ensure accounting requirements, controls and services are provided in an accurate, timely and cost effective manner. Guide training and development of the department to increase competency and commitment.
- Lead, promote and maintain a safe and secure work environment for associates, in accordance with Mountaire policies.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum 10 years' poultry experience preferred.
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) certification preferred.
- Generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).