Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

We are seeking a Senior Accounting Manager for our Dairy Foods business segment.

The Dairy Foods portfolio operates to provide marketplace access and ensure dairy vitality for our ~1,300 dairy member owners.

The portfolio is comprised of multiple business segments including Retail, Foodservice, and Ingredients spanning a geographically diverse network of 11 owned manufacturing facilities and multiple co-manufacturing partners.

CPA is required for this role.

This role is located at our Arden Hills, MN Corporate Headquarters.

Hybrid work arrangement each week.

Key Responsibilities:


* Ensure financial records for the Dairy Foods business segment are prepared in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), our company accounting policies, and compliance with our controls and procedures.


* Support the external and internal audit of financial records.


* Partner with business unit leadership and FP&A to add value and insights from a finance and accounting perspective on strategic initiatives and business transactions.


* Develop accounting processes for new business ventures and strategies.


* Lead the Dairy Foods Accounting team and maintain high engagement through focused management, coaching, direction, and accountability for an experienced team of three accounting managers and their direct reports.


* Provide leadership in driving process improvements and adoption of best practices leveraging technologies to improve management reporting and accounting processes.

Experience/Qualifications:


* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related required.

CPA required.


* A minimum of 8 years of progressive finance or accounting experience required.


* Prior leadership experience required.


* Knowledge of the dairy industry is a plus.

Competencies/Skills:


* Effective interpersonal communication and influencing skills with business partners and accounting teams.

Excellent written communication skills.


* Proven ability to build effective teams and relationships with peers and internal customers.


* Ability to lead and influence others through change.


* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


* An advanced understanding of finance/accounting disciplines and the ability to understand the big picture as it relates to accounting decisions.


* Strong analytical skills to assess variances, trends, and reserve requirements.


* Ability to multi-task and make sound decisions in a fast-paced work environment under strict deadlines.

Hiring Range: $120,880-$182,160.

In most cases, candidates offered employment can expect to be hired at a pay rate near the middle of our salary ranges

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