Associate Director - International Controllership

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid time off

401(k) plans

health, life, dental, vision & Rx

Zusammenfassung

Tyson Foods is seeking a Corporate Accounting leader to partner with the International CFO and Controller, overseeing accounting processes, consolidation, reporting, controls, and policy for international units. The role demands strong technical accounting, U.S.

GAAP expertise, and leadership across cross‑country projects, with a focus on standardization and automation. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, and robust skills in financial modeling, data

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA/CMA/MBA is a plus but not required.
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• International business experience preferred.
• Advanced financial modeling, analysis & data visualization.
• Strong MS Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Willingness to travel 1–2 international trips annually.

Aufgaben

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and international regulatory requirements; deliver timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain U.S. GAAP reporting packages and accounting policies.
• Train international finance and accounting teams in practices and policies.
• Oversee internal controls to ensure data integrity across international units.
• Lead process improvement efforts, standardization, and automation in international accounting operations.
• Define standardized financial data structures, hierarchies, and reporting mechanisms.
• Drive governance, data security, and consistency across International activities.
• Champion AI-enabled finance technologies and best practices.

Kenntnisse

US GAAP

Financial modeling

Data visualization

SAP

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA/CMA/MBA (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

SUMMARY: This Corporate Accounting leadership position partners with the International CFO and Controller to oversee international business unit accounting processes, U.S. GAAP consolidation, reporting, controls, variance analysis, finance master data, and accounting policy. The role requires a seasoned finance and accounting professional with strong technical accounting and U.S. GAAP knowledge, and a solid understanding of controls. The ideal candidate brings expertise in SAP and other financial ERP systems, knowledge of manufacturing accounting, and a strong process‑improvement mindset focused on standardization, automation, and value‑driven solutions. Success in this role also requires strong leadership and prior people‑management experience, the ability to lead cross‑functional and cross‑country projects, sound problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, and the ability to communicate complex financial concepts to finance and non‑finance stakeholders. Other duties as required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and international local regulatory requirements and ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and analysis.
• Develop and maintain U.S. GAAP reporting packages and accounting policies.
• Train international finance and accounting team members in accounting practices and policies.
• Oversee compliance with internal controls in the international business unit and ensure the integrity of financial data and processes.
• Lead efforts and projects to improve the efficiency of international accounting operations, including process standardization and automation.
• Define and implement standardized financial data structures, hierarchies, and reporting mechanisms to enhance accuracy and benchmarking capabilities.
• Drive governance and process standardization, ensuring data integrity, security, and consistency across International.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives by evaluating and integrating emerging finance technologies and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA, CMA and or MBA is a plus but not required.
• 8+ years of experience.
• International business and international business experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, analysis, and data visualization.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio.
• Willingness to work flexible hours when required across different time zones.
• Travel: up to 1–2 international trips annually.
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI‑generated outputs.
• IndividualContributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI‑enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
• PeopleLeaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI‑supported outcomes.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Background check requirement: Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If offered, additional documentation will be provided once an offer has been extended.
• Successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

BENEFITS

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
• and more

Company Culture

At Tyson, we feed the world like family. Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. To learn more about our culture, please read Our Purpose.

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