Tyson Foods, Inc. Hiring for Associate Director of Technical Accounting – R0262577-4330 at Springdale, Arkansas Full Time

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Job Details:

As part of Corporate Accounting, the Associate Director of Technical
Accounting is a lead role in our technical accounting function. This
position will serve as an expert on U.S. GAAP and SEC technical
accounting issues by researching complex transactions and new accounting
guidance, independently assessing implications, documenting conclusions,
communicating with the impacted businesses and corporate departments,
training, and managing an implementation plan. Routinely provide
technical accounting guidance related to various contracts, revenue
recognition, leases, derivatives, VIE assessments, impairment analysis,
acquisitions, divestitures, and overall application of new and existing
accounting standards.

Supervise and develop other Corporate Accounting team members who assist
with the completion of the technical accounting reviews. The candidate
must rely upon experience and judgment to plan and accomplish
tasks/projects in a timely manner including the ability to work under
tight deadlines and working proactively with external auditors to drive
timely closure of technical accounting matters.

The candidate must have excellent organizational, analytical, and
problem-solving skills, as well as GAAP and SEC reporting knowledge.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
are essential to this position in order for the candidate to work with
various departments and peers across the business and with various third
parties. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with
various levels in the organization and being a champion of Tyson’s
mission core values and team behaviors the 5 C’s are critical to this
role.

Location: This position will be based onsite @ Tyson’s Corporate
Headquarters in Springdale, Arkansas. Relocation assistance may be
provided for those candidates that meet the Tyson Relocation policy
guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an academic field directly
related and essential to this position, Accounting or Finance degree
preferred.

Experience: 9 plus years of experience both in private or public
accounting preferred specifically including Technical Accounting/writing
accounting memos.

Computer Skills: Requires advanced computer skills; must have working
ability with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook and ability to perform
technical research using various research tools; some working knowledge
of SAP and Power BI preferred.

Communication Skills: Excellent written, presentation, and verbal
communication skills; strong interpersonal skills are essential to work
with all levels of management peers and subordinates.

Special Skills: CPA designation and Project management skills required;
Significant in-depth knowledge and ability to research complex GAAP
accounting standards, document conclusions and communicate effectively
across accounting and non-accounting stakeholders, as well as: Ability
to simplify complex topics, both verbally and in written communications;
Strong team-oriented skills as well as a high level of self-motivation
in working independently; Excellent analytical and leadership skills;
In-depth knowledge of transactional accounting processes, 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

Supervisory: Possible 1-2 direct reports

Travel: 1-4 trips a year

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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application to provide additional information to be considered for
employment.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity/A firmative Action 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.

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