Sr. Accounting Manager

Seaboard Energy; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Seaboard Energy is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller to lead the general ledger and financial reporting. The role partners with the Division Controller to plan and manage departmental accounting operations, staff supervision, and audit coordination with internal and external teams.

This position offers broad exposure to Seaboard Energy’s accounting, operations, tax, compliance, FP&A and technology functions, with opportunities to lead process improvements and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• MBA or MAcc strongly preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant designation strongly preferred.
• 5+ years accounting experience required with 3+ years in industry preferred.
• Experience with US GAAP reporting required.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of 3-4 direct reports, including training and development of accounting professionals.
• Manage period-end close processes with journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and schedules.
• Collaborate on system implementations and process improvements including RightAngle and OneStream.
• Lead liaison for internal/external auditors on inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases and controls testing.
• Partner with operations, procurement, FP&A and compliance to support business initiatives and reporting.
• Drive AI transformation in accounting processes in collaboration with FP&A and Director of AI.
• Oversee inventory accounting, quarterly counts, and asset capitalization reviews.
• Review monthly tax filings and fuel tax reporting; implement new tax requirements.
• Manage fixed assets and leases; coordinate with procurement for accuracy of underlying data.
• Support technical accounting research and GAAP guidance implementations.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA or MAcc

CPA designation

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

OneStream

Job description

Open to hiring at either the Senior Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller level, with title and scope determined based on the selected candidate's experience, qualifications, and demonstrated capabilities.

SUMMARY

The Sr. Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the general ledger accounting team and its financial reporting activities at Seaboard Energy. This role partners closely with the Division Controller to plan and manage departmental accounting operations, including staff supervision and development, audit coordination with internal and external teams, ERP system enhancements and implementations, and review of fuel tax reporting and compliance filings. This role offers broad exposure to Seaboard Energy’s accounting, operations, commercial, tax, compliance, FP&A, and technology functions, with the opportunity to lead process improvements, develop accounting talent, and help shape scalable financial reporting practices for a growing renewable fuels business.

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of 3-4 direct reports, including training and development of accounting professionals
• Manage timely and accurate period-end close processes, including reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to ensure financial statements are complete and compliant with GAAP
• Collaborate with Accounting and FP&A leadership on new system implementations and updating of existing processes to improve efficiency and accuracy of reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis efforts including automation enhancements to RightAngle and implementation of OneStream
• Lead liaison for internal and external auditor requests as it relates to inventory, revenue recognition, fixed assets, leases, and various controls testing
• Partner with operations, procurement, FP&A, and compliance teams to support business initiatives and ensure accurate financial reporting
• Drive AI transformation in accounting processes in collaboration with FP&A and Director of AI
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation, including coordination of quarterly physical inventory counts across four sites, review of monthly reconciliations, and oversight of inventory valuation and capitalization
• Review monthly tax filings, fuel tax reporting, and periodic compliance submissions; lead implementation of new and evolving tax requirements
• Manage fixed assets and lease accounting processes prepared by staff and senior accountants and lead efforts to work in collaboration with procurement and cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of underlying
• Support technical accounting research needs and new guidance implementation in accordance with GAAP including preparation of memos to improve policy and procedure documentation
• Partner with the Controller to review weekly A/P processing and daily cash disbursements and receipts
• Other special projects as assigned by management

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required
• MBA or Master of Accountancy (MAcc) strongly preferred
• Certified Public Accountant designation strongly preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience required with 3+ industry experience strongly preferred
• Experience working for a publicly traded company preferredExperience reporting financials in accordance with U.S. GAAP required
• Prior supervisory or team‑lead experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including strong Excel skills
• Experience with JDE (JD Edwards) and/or OneStream preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, tasks, and projects effectively
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong organizational and time‑management skills
• Proven ability to review staff work accurately and in a timely manner

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position is primarily office-based and requires the ability to perform work while seated for extended periods. The role involves frequent use of a computer, including prolonged viewing of a monitor and continuous typing on a keyboard. Occasional walking within the office and light handling of documents or office supplies (under 15 lbs) may be required. The employee must have adequate visual acuity for reading and data entry and the ability to communicate effectively via phone, email, and in-person interactions. Employees must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) for their work areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment is in an office setting. Noise level varies from low to moderate levels.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE

Monday through Friday. The working hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.

WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?

• Traditional benefits include competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
• Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

About Seaboard Energy

As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including, but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel.