Regional Accounting Manager

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Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager
Location: Sumter, SC, South United States, USA

Company: Pilgrim's
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Career Type: Accounting/Finance/Asset Management
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: $108,714.00 - 132,086.00 per year
Job Description: Description

Regional Accounting Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will manage the accounting processes related to Big Bird Debone Plants , which include inventory, variance analysis and reporting, and AFE's. Ensure accurate and timely reporting for these areas. Maintain accounting controls to safeguard company assets. Support the Big Bird Debone management for their plants with weekly and ad hoc analysis. Serve as a business partner with sales and operations to ensure continued growth in sales and reduction in cost to support the business goals, objectives and strategies.

***This position will be located at one of these plants - Broadway, VA, Sumter, SC, Marshville, NC or Elberton, GA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manag e 4 accounting managers who are responsible for all accounting processes related to assigned plants
Ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of weekly and monthly financial reports and key performance indicators (KPI's)
Maintaining adequate controls within Big Bird Debone operations to safeguard the integrity of company assets and to meet all requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act
Planning/budgeting for plants to include capital and operating plans
Handling all system related problems and issues as they arise
Hiring, training and developing employees to reach full potential
Ensuring adequate staffing and succession planning
Travel is required and can be 50% of time
Other duties as assigned

BASIC SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

5 years of previous work experience in Accounting
Knowledge of Accounting Principles and Practices
Knowledge of poultry industry and specifically plant operations and controls as it relates to accounting
Ability to communicate effectively with various management levels in the organization
Proven management and supervisory skills, including training, motivating and directing the work of others
Proficient in Microsoft office products
Effective in developing business relationships across business units and technical support divisions
Highly self - motivated

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.

Why Work for Pilgrim's?

Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base Salary range of $ 108,714 - $ 132,086 +/- based on experience
Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's annual bonus plan; the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
Better Futures

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim's is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim's operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.

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Job Post Date: 03/04/26