Plant Accounting Manager

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Plant Accounting Manager in Pleasant Prairie, WI.Summary:The Plant Accounting Manager is a key member of the Company Finance team, responsible for overseeing all financial activities at the Davenport facility. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective cost control, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. Operating within an SAP ERP environment, the Plant Accounting Manager partners with plant management to drive operational performance, cost efficiency, and profitability while providing strategic financial insights to support decision-making.Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary contact for all plant related accounting and financial reporting matters
• Monitor and analyze variances in production, labor and overhead, recommend corrective actions as needed
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures, as well as relevant regulations
• Partner up with Plant Manager and operations leadership to develop and track operational KPIs
• Act as a liaison between plant and corporate finance for OnBase, T&E, corporate card pro-gram and other initiatives
• Support the preparation of the plant annual plan, CapEx, and variance analysis
• Review actual performance against plan, identifying risks, opportunities, and recommending actions
• Assist with the determination and completion of customer pricing forecast and true ups
• Maintain and analyze standard costs for raw materials, packaging, labor, and overhead
• Review and validate process order reporting, yield analysis, scrap, and rework costs
• Ensure accurate valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventories; Lead monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Ensure timely and accurate posting of production orders, goods issues, and goods receipts
• Evaluate cost-saving opportunities, process efficiencies, and continuous improvement project

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or another related field required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent knowledge of US GAAP
• Hands on working knowledge of SAP required
• Advanced excel skills and financial modeling capabilities
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Food industry experience preferred
• Manufacturing or meat industry experience is a plus

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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