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: 5 plus years of progressive accounting, finance or business experience; demonstrated involvement 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: 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: None
Travel: 1 to 5 domestic trips a year
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years progressive accounting, finance, or business experience
- Proficiency in SAP
- Working knowledge of Power BI, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with AI tools and prompt-based workflows
- Experience with MTech and Blackline
- Demonstrated involvement in process improvement, automation, or technology implementation
- Demonstrated ability to build, launch, and sustain automation or AI-driven tools in a finance environment
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to execute month-end close tasks (journal entries, reconciliations, inventory accounting, AR/AP)
- Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive them to completion with minimal oversight
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
