Accounting Manager - Dairy Foods

Accounting Manager - Dairy Foods

We are hiring an Accounting Manager for our Dairy Foods Business. In this position you will be responsible for overseeing the Fluid Milk accounting processes and team.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Oversee the Fluid Milk accounting month-end close process and financial reporting which includes establishing timelines for deliverables, overseeing the preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Provide direct support and leadership for financial oversight to ensure revenue, costs, and reserves are recorded accuratelyfor the fluid milk business. Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and internal control requirements.
• Review and manage the preparation of customer invoicing and internal plant charges for milk receipts. Review and approve supplier invoices for milk purchases, operating with tight compliance deadlines (USDA and Federal Milk Marketing order)
• Provide leadership, professional development and coaching to the fluid milk accounting staff (5 direct reports) including conducting mid-year and year-end performance reviews. Provide guidance and feedback, promote and develop a team atmosphere, and monitor individual workloads and make adjustments as needed.
• Oversee payments for milk purchases to Land O'Lakes Dairy members and to haulers for milk deliveries.
• Coordinate and monitor preparation of supporting schedules for quarter-end and year-end requests from external auditors.
• • Collaborate with business partners to drive process improvement activities through leading or supporting projects and other initiatives.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required. CPA or MBA preferred. A minimum of 5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience required.
• Previous leadership experience highly desired. Knowledge of the milk or dairy industry is a plus.
• Knowledge/proficiency of JD Edwards or other ERP systems, strong excel, Hyperion Essbase preferred.

• Ability to work in fast-paced, changing environment under tight compliance deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements. Attention to detail and accuracy required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to build effective teams and relationships with peers and internal customers.