Financial Reporting Manager

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

Your Opportunity

Our team members receive industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits packages:

• Competitive Pay

• Annual Bonus Earning Potential

• Comprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement Benefits and More

• Education benefit available to full and part time Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.

• Open to moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance packages!

In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth, professional development, and tuition assistance.

The Finance/Accounting team is seeking out driven, detail-oriented professionals to exercise accounting principles while preserving the superior financial standing of our company.

The Financial Reporting Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of technical accounting and intergroup reporting, and ensuring proper controls are in place and maintained over such reporting.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage communications with parent company including providing monthly reports, responding to ad hoc requests and responsibility of bi-annual and quarterly financial reporting packages.

• Research and document technical accounting matters and financial disclosure requirements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

• Regularly collaborate with general ledger accounting groups, financial reporting managers, Assistant Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer to identify, research, resolve and/or communicate findings on accounting-related questions regarding business transactions and other non-routine matters.

• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and obtaining relevant guidance and data.

• Identify and document US and international accounting differences.

• Review US GAAP to IFRS adjusting accounting entries, balance sheets, income statements and cash flow statements.

• Work closely with other accounting managers to prepare reporting information consistently across distributed reports.

• Work closely with consolidation manager to implement system changes to meet or enhance reporting needs.

• Implement and maintain controls over intergroup reporting.

• Research new accounting guidance and exposure drafts and assist in assessing implications, training & communications, and implementation plans.

• Provide accounting support for new acquisitions and system conversions.

• Cross train with other financial reporting and accounting personnel, as assigned.

• Initiate and manage process improvements for role and function.

• Assist with other tasks and projects within the financial reporting department and support corporate and department initiatives, as needed.

• Develop knowledge and skills by pursuing educational opportunities, reading and professional publications, participating in professional organizations and maintaining personal networks.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Accounting, or related discipline from an accredited college or university and 5+ years related experience and/or training; required.

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required

• CPA, preferred.

• Experience working with public companies strongly preferred.

• Public accounting experience strongly encouraged.

• Thorough knowledge of financial and business principles, including GAAP and an ability to grasp company financial policies and protocols.

• Strong experience with technical accounting research and documentation.

• Strong decision-making, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; the ability to research, develop and present ideas to groups

• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization and organizational skills.

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Excel and proficient with other Microsoft Office tools.

• High degree of accuracy and detail-oriented.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Proactive and solution-oriented with the ability to think creatively.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Directly supervises a Financial Reporting Analyst in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate resolutions.

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EEO/AA Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.