Director of Live Accounting

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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).

Are you looking for more than just a job? The culture at Mountaire is one of our greatest strengths and most valued assets. We maintain the same core values and family-focused work environment that we’ve operated with since day one. You will find that your peers, supervisor and team members are genuinely committed to, not only your success, but also working together to provide high-quality products to our customers. We are a service to one another and to our customers, demonstrating operational excellence and outstanding performance.
Mountaire Overview Mountaire Farms is an agricultural food production and processing company providing work for over 10,000 people at facilities in Arkansas, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina. Now the fourth largest chicken company in the United States, we are still family owned and fully committed to giving back to the communities where we do business. At Mountaire Farms, our culture is what defines us. It sets us apart from our competition and reinforces what we stand for. Supporting each other, uplifting each other, and helping each other succeed -- that’s the Mountaire way! Our vision is to provide growth, stability, and opportunities for our people, our customers, and our communities by profitably delivering wholesome quality chicken.
Total Compensation Mountaire also offers an amazing total compensation package! A few examples of our benefits that may be offered to you are: eight paid holidays, Medical Plans with free onsite Health and Wellness Centers, Dental and Vision Programs, Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, Retirement Planning with 401(k), Profit Sharing, Employee Discounted Chicken Sales, Employee Discounts with partners (Car Purchase, Phone Plans, & Shopping), Tuition Reimbursement and many exciting career development programs!