Stratas Foods Hiring for Senior Manager Finance and Accounting Job at Cordova, TN Full Time

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

Job Description

As a senior member of the Finance/Accounting management team, this role will ensure that the company’s financials statements are stated accurately and in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with company policies and internal controls. Successful candidate in this role will build strong relationships with business partners, provide for the opportunity to dive deep into analytics critical to the organization’s success and aid in strategic decision making.

By combining finance and accounting expertise with business acumen, this role will constructively challenge the business and provide valuable insight to ensure efficient decision-making outcomes. This includes evaluating continuous improvement opportunities, identifying efficiency and cost improvements and identifying and mitigating risk.

• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financials, month-end close, tax preparation and monthly reporting package for leadership team including variance analysis.
• Lead and oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements, analysis, internal and external audits and budgets.
• Encourage innovative ideas that are sound, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in the department.
• Develop financial and analytical models to support business needs, drive improvements in profitability and to support projects and initiatives.
• Lead large implementations of technology/software, integrations and new accounting standards.
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  Lead the development and updating of policies, procedures and process flows to support the internal control environment for the corporation. Develop a strong understanding of Risk Matrix, Financial Controls and GAAP.
• Mentor and develop Finance and Accounting team, manage work allocation, develop training plans, provide guidance, and build an effective team dynamic.
• Guide larger, cross-functional team outside of direct span of control to improve financial acumen across the organization and aid in strategic decision making.
• Build strong teams by improving engagement, collaboration and effective communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum Bachelor’s Degree – Emphasis in Accounting / Finance MBA, CPA preferred.

Related Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience preferably in an environment with 10+ employees; preference with CPG or related industry with heavy marketing programs and commodity product base.

Equipment/Software Skills: Microsoft suite of products; working knowledge of IBM / AS400; system integration and balancing experience

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: CPA or CMA preferred

Additional Information

Competencies:

1. Leadership – provide leadership by demonstrating and driving a sense of ownership and accountability within the team and the department.

2. Developing and Managing People – Drive engagement and build a strong working relationship with team by delegating effectively, providing timely and constructive feedback, and providing support.

3. Strong Oral and Written Communications – communicate in a concise and clear manner that drives intended results. Demonstrate ability to drive consensus and influence decisions.

4. Analytical Problem Solving – identify problems through analysis and develop solutions that are result oriented.

5. Business Acumen – demonstrate an understanding of the business implications of financial and non-financial decisions in support of business objectives.

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.