Group Accounting Systems And Internal Audit Manager

Job Description Summary:

The Aviagen Group is a multi-national poultry breeding company headquartered in Huntsville, Alabama, with locations in approximately 25 countries. Aviagen companies supply broiler breeder day-old grandparent and parent stock chicks to customers located in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Job Description:

The Group Accounting office consolidates financial results for its management and owners and is seeking a Group Accounting Systems and Internal Audit Manager. This position is on-site at our corporate headquarters in Huntsville, Alabama, and reports directly to the Group Controller.

Primary Group Accounting Systems responsibilities will include:

• Collaborate with Group Accounting Team to perform consolidations for monthly reporting, quarterly forecasts and annual budgets. Financial statements are submitted from approximately 40 Aviagen companies around the world and the consolidation involves foreign currency translation issues. Once consolidated, these financial statements are distributed to management and shareholders.
• Maintain the current subsidiary financial reporting process using IBM Planning Analytics software.
• Lead the next implementation phase of IBM Planning Analytics to transition financial statement consolidations from Unicom Finance to Planning Analytics.
• Review of monthly financial statement submissions from subsidiaries to ensure compliance with reporting standards and obtain explanations for variances compared to budgeted expectations.
• Maintain Unicom Finance and Planning Analytics systems, including amending systems and reports as needed to accommodate changes in reporting requirements.
• Create, maintain and analyze regional and departmental reports issued to regional presidents and CFO on a monthly basis.
• Train subsidiary controllers as needed regarding monthly reporting system issues.
• Maintain common chart of accounts to ensure consistency around the Group and assign new department codes or account numbers when needed.
• Perform any other duties as periodically required.

Primary Internal Audit responsibilities will include:

• Perform internal audits of Aviagen companies approximately quarterly.
• Prepare and issue audit reports detailing procedures performed, any identified deficiencies in internal controls, and recommendations for improvements where necessary.
• Collaborate with management at audited companies to ensure audit recommendations are clearly understood and effectively implemented.
• Travel domestically and internationally 4-5 times per year (approximately 4-5 weeks total annually) to perform on-site audits.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA Highly Preferred
• At least 3 years experience in public accounting
• 5 years other relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with consolidations preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
• Should be a self-starter and able to learn the job quickly

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or currently authorized to work in the U.S. at the time of hire and must maintain authorization to work in the U.S. throughout their employment with our company.

EEOC Statement:

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.