Job Details:
Summary
This position serves as thesteward ofAI implementation, automation, and continuous improvement across theGrowoutAccounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teamsand other areas ofShared 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 functionsfor the FIP/Elevator team.
Responsibilities
AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions acrossGrowoutAccounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions;maintaina prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets.Build andmaintainPower BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making.Partner with ITteams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline,Endur, and GCI.Develop andmaintainSOPs, 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, andAR/AP functions for FIP/Elevatoraccountingduring close cycles.Prepare and deliver commodity grain reportingandcost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles.SupportGrowoutAccounting 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 Financepreferred.
Experience:5 plus years of progressive accounting,financeor businessexperience;demonstratedinvolvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation strongly preferred. Deep AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows strongly preferred.
Computer Skills:Proficiencyin SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blacklineisa plus;proficiencywith AI tools and prompt-based workflowsrequired.
Communication Skills:Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Special Skills:Demonstratedability 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 recordfor exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously.Ability to learnend-to-endprocessesanddevelop solutionsfor this department and those we support.
Supervisory: None
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.
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.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Summary
This position serves as thesteward ofAI implementation, automation, and continuous improvement across theGrowoutAccounting Center of Excellence and FIP/Elevator teamsand other areas ofShared 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 functionsfor the FIP/Elevator team.
Responsibilities
AI Implementation & Continuous Improvement:
Identify, scope, and deploy AI and automation solutions acrossGrowoutAccounting, FIP/Elevator, and other SSC functions;maintaina prioritized project pipeline with defined ROI targets.Build andmaintainPower BI dashboards and automated reporting tools that replace manual processes and accelerate decision-making.Partner with ITteams to integrate AI-driven workflows into existing systems including SAP, MTech, Blackline,Endur, and GCI.Develop andmaintainSOPs, 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, andAR/AP functions for FIP/Elevatoraccountingduring close cycles.Prepare and deliver commodity grain reportingandcost modeling on weekly and monthly cycles.SupportGrowoutAccounting 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 Financepreferred.
Experience:5 plus years of progressive accounting,financeor businessexperience;demonstratedinvolvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation strongly preferred. Deep AI knowledge and proven skills solving complex processes with AI workflows strongly preferred.
Computer Skills:Proficiencyin SAP; working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with MTech, Blacklineisa plus;proficiencywith AI tools and prompt-based workflowsrequired.
Communication Skills:Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
Special Skills:Demonstratedability 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 recordfor exceeding multiple goals on various short-term projects simultaneously.Ability to learnend-to-endprocessesanddevelop solutionsfor this department and those we support.
Supervisory: None
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.
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.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
Fields of study (Optional)
- Education