Finance & Operations Manager - Startup Facility

Pilgrim; LaFayette (GA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision coverage

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Annual bonus eligibility

Job summary

Pilgrim’s startup in LaFayette, GA seeks a finance lead to drive operational accounting, budgeting and reporting. You will collaborate with operations and management to reduce costs, implement internal controls, and ensure GAAP compliance in a growing facility.

The role covers payroll, audits, inventory controls, and cross-training staff. Travel up to 10% annually; schedule may include some weekends to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Education: 4-year degree in Accounting or Finance (18 credit hours in accounting preferred).
• Experience: 5-7 years’ experience combined operational accounting.
• Skills: SAP or comparable ERP, Excel; GAAP understanding and financial reporting.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare or direct preparation of reports summarizing activity, expenses and variances.
• Develop internal control procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties and safeguard company assets.
• Manage accounting function on site with cross-training and staff development.
• Coordinate preparation of yearly budgets.
• Prepare weekly and monthly financials and variance reporting.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts; manage payroll functions.
• Coordinate internal and external audits; maintain inventory controls.

Skills

SAP

Excel

Financial reporting

Payroll

Cost accounting

Leadership

Bilingual EN/SP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Pilgrim’s startup in LaFayette, GA seeks a finance lead to drive operational accounting, budgeting and reporting. You will collaborate with operations and management to reduce costs, implement internal controls, and ensure GAAP compliance in a growing facility.

The role covers payroll, audits, inventory controls, and cross-training staff. Travel up to 10% annually; schedule may include some weekends to meet deadlines.