Accounting Manager

$110,000 - $150,000/Yr

Perdue - Westminster, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Westminster, CA

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

Perdue Foods is part of Perdue Farms, a family-owned company heading into its second century of growth and innovation. With a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins, we create products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe, while changing the way animals are raised for food. The Accounting Manager will manage all accounting and reporting functions for the plant, ensuring adequate controls to protect company assets and operational effectiveness. This role is crucial for ensuring relevant, timely, and accurate reporting of complex operations and effective support of operations and financial management. The Accounting Manager will oversee an accounting team of four, responsible for planning, reporting, and financial decision support of the facility/plant. This position offers a competitive salary range of $110K to $150K along with great benefits.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an effective system of internal controls, ensuring compliance with Corporate and generally accepted standards of accounting and reporting.
• Directs the processes of recording, reviewing, and reporting the plant's performance, focusing on continuous improvement in terms of accuracy, timeliness, relevance, and cost.
• Effectively utilizes information processing technology and staff to deliver information to management in an efficient and effective manner.
• Assists plant management in managing capital expenditures to optimize economic performance, product quality, and associate safety.
• Effectively manages the plant's CER process.
• Oversees inventory and overall asset management.
• Manages the accounting staff and ensures effective utilization of human resources.
• Ensures effective training, development, and coaching of the accounting team members.
• Ensures effective and continuous staffing via local and regional recruitment in cooperation with corporate finance/accounting management.
• Reviews monthly closing responsibilities and related cost/analytical and auditing responsibilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• 5+ years of Accounting/Finance experience.
• 5+ years of Accounting/Finance Management experience.
• Manufacturing costing and process cost accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Sage preferred.
• Ability to work in a plant environment, including understanding product flow, performing audit requirements, and supporting areas related to processing facility.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with local and regional recruitment processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $110K to $150K.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.