Directs the Division’s accounting functions, manages company assets and working capital, and measures division performance to meet or exceed GSF and division objectives.

• Plans and directs the Division’s accounting functions to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and to meet GSF and division performance objectives.  (30%)


• Directs and conducts various special projects and feasibility studies for new products, new customers, or business opportunities to meet corporate strategic objectives.  (20%)


• Oversees periodic financial reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and thorough information for division and corporate management on working capital and capital spending, and to protect company assets.  (15%)


• Develops and disseminates the annual business plan to establish performance objectives and to comply with corporate guidelines.  (15%)


• Directs or performs a variety of financial or accounting activities (budget preparation, sales data, costs, audits, etc.) to meet specific Division operating requirements.  (10%)


• Interacts with Information Services to represent the Division and to collaborate on the implementation of new applications.  (10%)


• Adheres to food safety, quality and legal compliance.  In the event of a crisis (i.e. product recall, fire, etc.) delegate responsibilities as outlined in the Crisis Communications and Management Guide.


• Adheres to safety, health and environmental standards of the facility.


• Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Manages Accounting and IS employees (currently 3 total)

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards:  profitability and competitive pricing


• Productivity/quality standards:  accuracy, timeliness, thoroughness


• Productivity/quality standards:  plant efficiency


• Audit performance


• Employee development


• Budget


• Cost containment


• Teamwork within the department and across departments


• Customer satisfaction

Education/Certification:

Degree in accounting or finance from an accredited college or university.  CPA a plus.

Experience:

7 to 10 years of relevant experience with full general ledger, cost systems, and management responsibility

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Generally accepted accounting principles (E)


• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (E)


• Cost accounting (E)


• Pricing concepts and techniques (E)


• Budgetary concepts and techniques (J)


• Company computer systems (J)

Skill and ability to:

• Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment


• Analyze and resolve complex problems


• Identify accounting problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions


• Prepare a variety of comprehensive administrative and technical documents


• Prepare and deliver presentations to management and customers


• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service


• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile


• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed