Senior Manager Accounting

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a senior finance professional to steward AI implementation and continuous improvement across Growout Accounting and FIP/Elevator teams within Shared Services. You will lead deployment of automation, build dashboards in Power BI, and ensure GAAP compliance while supporting month-end close.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, training, and developing SOPs, with 1–3 direct reports and up to 5 domestic trips annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• Progressive accounting experience with process improvement, automation or technology implementation.
• Complex AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows.
• Proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech/Blackline is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions with ROI targets.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools.
• Partner with IT to integrate AI-driven workflows with SAP, MTech, Blackline, Endur, and GCI.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and change management plans.
• Track, measure, and report productivity savings and ROI to F&A leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Project management

Experience with AI workflows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

MTech

Blackline

Job description

Job Details: Summary

This position serves as the steward of AI implementation, automation, and continuous improvement across the Growout Accounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teams and other areas of Shared Services. The manager will research and assess opportunities for process improvement, lead deployment of AI and automation tools, document outcomes, communicate with impacted business units and corporate departments, and manage training and implementation plans. This role will also directly support month-end and other routine accounting functions for the FIP/Elevator team.

AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement

• Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions across Growout Accounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions; maintain a prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making.
• Partner with IT teams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline, Endur, and GCI.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, training materials, and change management plans for all deployed tools and process changes.
• Track, measure, and formally report productivity savings and financial ROI attributable to continuous improvement initiatives to F&A leadership.

Month-End Close & Accounting Operations

• Execute month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory accounting, and AR/AP functions for FIP/Elevator accounting during close cycles.
• Prepare and deliver commodity grain reporting and cost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles.
• Support Growout Accounting and FIP/Elevator budget preparation, variance analysis; communicate findings to operations managers and BU Finance.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. GAAP across all accounting responsibilities; research and apply relevant accounting standards as needed.
• Serve as a resource to Live Ops, BU Finance, Supply Chain, and IT on accounting, reporting, and data questions related to live production cost and poultry operations.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Experience: 7 plus years of related experience.
• Progressive accounting, finance or business experience; demonstrated involvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation strongly preferred.
• Complex AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows strongly preferred.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blackline is a plus; proficiency with AI tools and prompt-based workflows required.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Special Skills: Demonstrated ability to build, launch, and sustain automation or AI-driven tools in a finance environment.
• High degree of self-motivation with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people across various levels, functions, and locations.
• Track record for exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously.
• Ability to learn end-to-end processes and develop solutions for this department and those we support.
• Supervisory: 1-3 direct reports.
• Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips a year.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: No.
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America).
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
• The 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.

About Us

Our team members make the difference. If you are ready to grow your career with an industry leader and want to positively impact the team and community around you, then join us in helping us in raising expectations. Join us on the journey. 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.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity 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. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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