Senior Accounting Manager

Perdue Chicken; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perdue Farms Inc. is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to drive the SAP S/4HANA Finance deployment with emphasis on Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, and Margin Analysis.

You will partner with Accounting, Finance, Controlling, IT and external teams to design efficient processes, strengthen controls, and deliver insights compliant with US GAAP and SOX. The role offers a salary range of $114,000 to $170,000 per year plus annual bonus and a broad benefits package including medical,

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years supporting SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
• Strong understanding of CCA, Product Costing, CO-PA, GL integration.
• Experience in ERP finance transformation projects.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives in finance and controlling.
• Serve as finance SME for CCA, PC, SAP Material Ledger, CO-PA, pricing, and inventory.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define future-state finance processes.
• Translate requirements into SAP specifications and designs.
• Support SAP configuration discussions and validate decisions.
• Drive standardization of financial reporting across units.
• Participate in all phases of SAP deployment, including test and cutover.
• Contribute to training materials and governance of master data.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP ECC

Job description

Perdue Foods has a goal of becoming the most trusted name in premium proteins by creating products for consumers and for retail and foodservice customers around the globe while changing the way animals are raised for food. It is part of Perdue Farms, a fourth-generation, family-owned food and agricultural business deeply rooted in tradition yet with a forward-thinking mindset. We believe that success starts with our people, and our culture is built on a foundation of teamwork, integrity, and respect, where every voice matters and everyone is encouraged to contribute to our shared goals. We are dedicated to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where associates feel valued and inspired to make an impact, both within the company and in the communities we serve. From promoting growth and development to prioritizing work-life balance, we’re committed to helping our team members thrive. That's Perdue.

Summary

Drive finance transformation and shape the future of enterprise accounting. As a Senior Accounting Manager, you will lead the implementation, optimization, and governance of SAP S/4HANA Finance solutions, with a focus on Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, and Margin Analysis (CO-PA). You will partner across Accounting, Finance, Controlling, IT, and external implementation teams to design efficient financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and deliver meaningful business insights. This role is ideal for a strategic, collaborative leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, improving systems, and driving operational excellence while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and supporting long-term business growth.

The salary range for this position is $114,000 - $170,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications with annual bonus available (variable depending on performance).

In addition to the base salary, Perdue offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/Rx, 401(k) with employer match after 1 year, critical illness, accident insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, optional group life insurance, short-term and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts and paid time off.

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Support accounting and controlling workstreams related to SAP S/4HANA implementation initiatives.
• Act as the finance subject matter expert for Cost Center Accounting (CCA), Product Costing (PC), SAP Material Ledger, Margin Analysis/CO-PA, and transfer pricing and inventory accounting.
• Partner with business stakeholders to define future-state finance and controlling processes.
• Translate accounting and operational requirements into SAP functional specifications and process designs.
• Support SAP configuration discussions and validate system design decisions.
• Drive standardization and harmonization of financial and management reporting processes across business units.
• Participate in all phases of SAP implementation, including build, testing, data validation, training, cutover, and hypercare support.
• Participate in finance-related testing activities, including SIT, UAT, and regression testing.
• Assist in the development of business process documentation, training materials, and standard operating procedures.
• Support organizational change management and user adoption efforts.
• Coordinate with external consultants, system integrators, and internal IT teams.
• Ensure financial processes comply with US GAAP, SOX/internal control requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
• Evaluate process risks and implement appropriate controls within SAP workflows.
• Support audit requests and financial data validation activities.
• Assist in the development of governance standards for SAP finance master data and reporting structures.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• 3+ years supporting SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA Finance/Controlling initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Cost Center Accounting, Product Costing, Margin Analysis/CO-PA, general ledger integration, and manufacturing accounting concepts.
• Experience participating in large-scale ERP implementation or finance transformation projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Education and Experience

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA implementations.
• Knowledge of SAP FICO integration with Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and Production Planning (PP).
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution environments.
• Familiarity with Agile or hybrid project delivery methodologies.
• Experience with financial planning, allocations, and management reporting tools.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Work in a primarily sedentary environment with occasional movement between offices or buildings.
• Move light equipment or supplies as needed.
• Access files, supplies, and office equipment.
• Perform work in an open-partitioned, cubicle office environment.

Perdue Farms Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.