Accounting Manager
Tyson Foods · Springdale, AR · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement
- Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions across Growout Accounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions.
- Maintain a prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets.
- Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making.
- Partner with IT teams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline, Endur, and GCI.
- Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and change management plans for all deployed tools and process changes.
- Track, measure, and formally report productivity savings and financial ROI attributable to continuous improvement initiatives to F&A leadership.
- Month-End Close & Accounting Operations
- Execute month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, and AR/AP functions for FIP/Elevator accounting during close cycles.
- Prepare and deliver commodity grain reporting and cost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles.
- Serve as a resource to Live Ops, BU Finance, Supply Chain, and IT on accounting, reporting, and data questions related to live production cost and poultry operations.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Experience: 5 plus years of progressive accounting, finance or business experience; demonstrated involvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation strongly preferred.
- Deep AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows strongly preferred.
- Computer Skills: Proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blackline is a plus; proficiency with AI tools and prompt-based workflows required.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, launch, and sustain automation or AI-driven tools in a finance environment. High degree of self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion with minimal oversight. Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels, functions, and locations. Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously. Ability to learn end-to-end processes and develop solutions for this department and those we support.