Production Reporting

4 weeks ago


Mt Olive, United States Butterball Full time

Butterball, LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving and every day in between. Located in the thriving Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area, our goal is to provide a diverse array of career opportunities and paths which include our farms, processing facilities and support offices. We are the largest producer of turkey products in the U.S., and we make a lot more than Thanksgiving turkeys. Our company’s measurable growth is in no small part due to our team members in North Carolina, Arkansas, Illinois, and Missouri, who each have a seat at the table to contribute to our success

Job Summary: 

The Production Reporting and Accounting Manager oversees and manages the financial reporting and accounting functions at our manufacturing plant located in Mt. Olive, NC. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate operational, technical, and consultative functions including but not limited to yield reporting, managing budgets, variance reporting, inventory, and production related research and analysis. Additional duties include foster and developing a team of Accounting Supervisors and staff members. The Production Reporting and Accounting Manager will work closely with production and other departments to support financial decision-making and operational efficiency.

Essential Functions, Duties & Responsibilities: 

  • Leads, supports, and develops the plant production accounting team on best practices and new accounting standards.
  • Prepares and analyzes actual costs versus standard costs variance reports from several departments and reports financial results to management on a weekly and monthly basis.
  • Ensures accuracy and general ledger reporting of labor, yields, and variance reporting.
  • Drives the development of the annual operating budget plan (AOP) for the manufacturing plant, including the impacts of the plan on standard costing.
  • Conducts all accounting activities, adhering to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Company procedures.
  • Analyzes zero-based budgeting (ZBB) trends, key performance indicators (KPIs) reporting, ad hoc reporting, and analytics.
  • Manages production accounting operations for multiple departments, including internal departmental variance reporting, general ledger journal entries, and reconciliation & analysis of accounts as requested.
  • Participates in weekly safety plant observations with senior plant management.
  • Gains a thorough understanding of plant operations.
  • Attends and participates in senior plant staff meetings.
  • Engages in capital development and project approval processes.
  • Oversees inventory reconciliation.
  • Develops and implements process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in production accounting.
  • Monitors compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on financial goals and objectives.
  • Evaluates financial performance and recommends corrective actions as needed.
  • Conducts cost-benefit analysis for potential projects and initiatives.
  • Supports the Director of Production Reporting & Cost Analysis with special assignments and assists auditors in conducting internal and external audits. 
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

  • Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate cross functionally and build working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
  • Thorough understanding of accounting principles, GAAP and financial reporting standards.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Possess exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing workloads, and meeting deadlines.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a passion for automating/standardizing processes.
  • Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
  • Committed to high ethical standards and integrity in managing confidential and financial information.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.) and accounting software such as SAP or other ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems. 

Education & Experience:   

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
  • 7+ years of relevant accounting experience, serving in roles such as Accounting Supervisor, Financial Analyst, Staff Accountant, Internal Auditor, or similar.
  • 3+ years of managerial experience supervising and developing a team of accounting professionals.
  • Prior work experience in the food manufacturing industry, particularly in further processing is highly desired. 

Working Conditions:   

  • Work is performed in an office environment with telephones, personal computers, and printers.
  • The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.
  • Sedentary position with seldom to occasional lifting of less than 25 pounds.
  • May require standing less than or equal to 1/3 of the day.
  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. 

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer. Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Details will be provided to individuals who receive a conditional job offer, or upon request.
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