Senior Manager Accounting

Tyson Foods; Springdale, Northern (AR, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Springdale, Arkansas seeks a Senior Manager of Accounting to lead AI implementation and automation across the Growout Accounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teams. You will manage process improvements, deploy AI workflows, and coordinate training while supporting month-end close and cost modeling for poultry operations.

The role requires 7+ years of experience in accounting/finance, strong SAP, Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint skills, and the ability to lead multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Complex AI knowledge and AI workflow experience preferred.
• Proficiency in SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; MTech/Blackline a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions across SSC functions.
• Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and automated reporting tools.
• Assist month-end close and accounting operations for FIP/Elevator.
• Develop SOPs, training materials, and change management plans.

Skills

AI knowledge

Process improvement

Project management

Self-motivated

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

MTech

Blackline

Job description

## Senior Manager AccountingApply: Tyson on Thompson - Springdale, Arkansas: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0482031**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.**Responsibilities**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 reportsTravel: 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.