Tyson Foods Inc.
Senior Manager Accounting (Financial Reporting)
Tyson Foods Inc., Springdale, Arkansas, us, 72766
Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:
Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Referral Payout Eligible:No
Continue growing with our family.
Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods.
Management Level:M2
SUMMARY:
As a part of Corporate Accounting, this position serves a critical role supporting Financial Reporting and managing various aspects of Benefits Accounting. Financial Reporting tasks include, but are not limited to, coordination, planning, preparation, presentation and filing of annual and quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Forms 10-K and 10-Q, other ad-hoc SEC filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, S-4, quarterly earnings releases, quarterly internal executive financial reporting packages, sections of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee reports and ad hoc requests from other Finance & Accounting departments as needed. This position is also involved in accounting for benefits-related areas including the 401k plan, stock purchase plan, stock option and other stock compensation plans, pension plans and medical plans as well as self-insurance reserves, stockholders' equity, treasury stock reconciliations, average shares outstanding and EPS calculations. This position is expected to be skilled in technical accounting research and staying ahead of accounting developments and pronouncements related to SEC reporting and benefits accounting. Background in understanding and evaluating SOX 404 risks as well as executing and documenting control execution are important to the role. Additionally, this position works closely with other departments within Tyson and with external contacts including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators and auditors, making the ability to build and maintain relationships and embodying Tyson's cultural values critical to success.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job. (Accounting or Finance degree preferred.)
Experience: 7+ years related experience preferred.
Computer skills: Working knowledge of SAP and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred. Working knowledge of Workiva(Wdesk) preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant preferred, but not required. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting processes is required. Experience in benefits accounting, stock compensation, medical plans and financial reporting preferred. Position requires strong analytical skills. Excellent relationship management with all levels of internal and external contacts is also needed.
Supervisory: Supervises approximately 1-2 team members
Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips per year
Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.
Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:No
Referral Payout Eligible:No
Continue growing with our family.
Our team members make it happen. If you want to continue to grow in a new role internally and see a position that looks right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Thanks for your commitment to Tyson Foods.
Management Level:M2
SUMMARY:
As a part of Corporate Accounting, this position serves a critical role supporting Financial Reporting and managing various aspects of Benefits Accounting. Financial Reporting tasks include, but are not limited to, coordination, planning, preparation, presentation and filing of annual and quarterly Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Forms 10-K and 10-Q, other ad-hoc SEC filings such as Forms 8-K, S-3, S-4, quarterly earnings releases, quarterly internal executive financial reporting packages, sections of the Board of Directors and Audit Committee reports and ad hoc requests from other Finance & Accounting departments as needed. This position is also involved in accounting for benefits-related areas including the 401k plan, stock purchase plan, stock option and other stock compensation plans, pension plans and medical plans as well as self-insurance reserves, stockholders' equity, treasury stock reconciliations, average shares outstanding and EPS calculations. This position is expected to be skilled in technical accounting research and staying ahead of accounting developments and pronouncements related to SEC reporting and benefits accounting. Background in understanding and evaluating SOX 404 risks as well as executing and documenting control execution are important to the role. Additionally, this position works closely with other departments within Tyson and with external contacts including consultants, actuaries, benefit plan administrators and auditors, making the ability to build and maintain relationships and embodying Tyson's cultural values critical to success.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Bachelor's degree in an academic field directly related and essential to this job. (Accounting or Finance degree preferred.)
Experience: 7+ years related experience preferred.
Computer skills: Working knowledge of SAP and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint preferred. Working knowledge of Workiva(Wdesk) preferred.
Communication Skills: Strong written, presentation and verbal communication skills.
Special Skills: Certified Public Accountant preferred, but not required. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting processes is required. Experience in benefits accounting, stock compensation, medical plans and financial reporting preferred. Position requires strong analytical skills. Excellent relationship management with all levels of internal and external contacts is also needed.
Supervisory: Supervises approximately 1-2 team members
Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips per year
Work Shift:1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
CCPA Notice. If you are a California resident, and would like to learn more about what categories of personal information we collect when you apply for this job, and how we may use that information, please read our CCPA Job Applicant Notice at Collection, click here.