Transformation Program Accounting Manager (Remote Availability)
Lamb Weston

Job Info

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Title: Transformation Program Accounting Manager (Remote Availability)

Location: Eagle, ID

Country: United States of America

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world. For more than 60 years, we've produced innovative, inventive products that make life better for our customers and their customers.

Job Description Summary

Lamb Weston is searching for a Transformation Program Accounting Manager. This role performs key functions within the program office for strategic transformative programs. The Transformation Program Accounting Manager will be principally assigned to Project Transformation, a global, multi-year program.
This position is responsible for accounting for our global ERP implementation, working closely with the Program Lead, Lamb Weston Delivery Lead, and members of the Lamb Weston and Lamb Weston Meijer accounting teams. Success in this position requires knowledge of SAP S4 or similar integrated accounting solution, best practices in Project Accounting, and familiarity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Advanced understanding of and ability to analyze with MS Excel is critical for this role. The consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of communicating program accounting matters are vital and must clearly convey program status and forecasts.

The Transformation Program Accounting Manager is responsible for program transactions, financial period close, spend forecasting, annual spend planning, and other program administration work as required.

Job Description

• Perform month-end accounting for Project Transformation with limited oversight
• Prepare and update forecasts of spend for Project Transformation
• Monthly controlling/monitoring of actual & forecasted costs for Project Transformation
• Regularly prepare executive Budget / Actual / Forecast reporting
• Identify ways to improve transaction processing and forecasting which impact Project Transformation
• Effectively communicate information impacting Project Transformation spend and budget
• Perform financial analysis to assist project management team in making sound financial decisions
• Manage contract service costs in cooperation with our procurement and payables teams
• Account for and forecast Joint Venture cost sharing in accordance with unique contract terms
• Understand and utilize SAP S4 accounting solution effectively, ensuring adequate controls and reliability of results
• Provide timely and accurate status reports while conducting complex analyses of data to identify trends, unusual variances, and deviations that should be brought to management's attention
• Exercise judgment in process and transactional analysis to identify and help resolve issues with Project Transformation costs
• Demonstrate ability to effectively work in a team environment both within and outside of assigned area of responsibility
• Travel as required, though limited
• Must be able to adapt to new responsibilities as our program continues to evolve.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting strongly preferred
• CPA, CMA certification and/or advanced degree preferred
• 5+ years of business experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting
• Proven ability to organize work by priority and within external time constraints
• Ability to apply a general knowledge of US GAAP and the unique aspects of project accounting
• Advanced competency in the use of Excel and competency in use of SharePoint and PowerPoint
• Strong communication, organization, and planning skills
• Participation in a complex program or project preferred over standard departmental accounting

Competencies:

• Must be able to listen, understand and discern business wants versus needs.
• Proven history of willingness to jump in and solve problems without the need of delegation.
• Ability to lead through collaboration with internal and external parties.
• Strong time management & prioritization skills.
• Business-oriented, strategic, and entrepreneurial perspective.
• Exceptional communications skills - both verbal and written.
• Demonstrable experience of engaging executives and other stakeholders to support important business decisions.
• Demonstrable advanced program and project accounting skills.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
  
• Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
  
• Paid Time Off
  
• Financial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance
  
• Family-Friendly Employee events
  
• Employee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
  

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID: Req-230523

Time Type: Full time

The state of Colorado requires Lamb Weston to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to individuals applying to work remotely from Colorado and takes into account a number of factors. A reasonable estimate of the range for this role is $42,680 - $166,370. Actual salaries may vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to work location, experience and expertise.

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

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