Accounting Lead (Financial Accounting Manager)

Company: Nestle Purina
Location: Crete
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togethernessWe are Proudly Connected. Purely Driven.POSITION SUMMARY:Our factory in Crete, Nebraska stands as one of the largest manufacturers in the area and one of the largest wet pet food manufacturing facilities in the U.S. Together, we proudly produce over one thousand tons of pet food per day, including renowned brands such as Alpo, Nestle Purina ONE, Pro Plan, Friskies, and Nestle Purina Veterinary Diets. We also proudly do our part to care for the environment, like conserving water, investing in renewable electricity and maintaining zero waste for disposal. Situated just 25 miles from the factory, the city of Lincoln offers convenience to many of our associates who prefer the amenities of larger city living. They embrace the short commute from Lincoln to the quainter city of Crete, where our factory thrives.As Financial Accounting Lead (Financial Accounting Manager), youll maintain the integrity of the factory financial structure and drive accuracy in the forecasting, reporting, and analysis of operating costs. Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Nestle accounting standards, and company policies and standards. Bring your accounting expertise to a safety-minded, collaborative team as you manage factory budgets and costs.Create and manage budgets and costs for the facility.Complete required factory accounting activities including performing monthly general ledger closing activities in SAP.Develop, research, communicate, and implement new or updated procedures as dictated by business needs.Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders and the corporate finance team.Work with team leaders and hourly associates on the factory floor conducting leadership activities to support fixed asset inventories.Manage and develop a team to achieve factory and department goals. Requirements:Bachelors Degree in an accounting, finance, business, or related field.3+ years of experience in general accounting, cost accounting, operations control, budgeting, and variance analysis.1+ years of supervisory experience.The approximate hourly pay rate for this position is $ $98,000 - $127,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. Nestle offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us - Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).REQUISITION ID:351302It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestle. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestle seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where youll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestle home.The Nestle Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.Review our applicant privacy notice before applying at https://www.nestlejobs.com/privacy.by Jobble

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