Accounting Manager Live Operations

PILGRIM’S PRIDE CORPORATION

BROADWAY  COMPLEX

FeedMill location        JOB  POSTING

Harrisonburg, VA

10/28/2026

Accounting Manager Live Operations

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all accounting/financial activities relating to pullets, breeders, hatcheries, feed mill, broilers and live haul for the complex.

 Will be responsible for:

1. Supervise a clerical staff of 4 – 6 people which includes hiring, training and developing employees.
2. Prepare accurate and timely weekly and monthly financial reports, key performance indicators and Agri Stats data for the complex.
3. Work with live operation’s department managers to prepare both capital and operating budgets. Perform variance analysis on budget to actual during the year.
4. Manage the process of accounting for grower pay, the purchase of outside birds and handling of special flocks.
5. Ensure proper reporting of inventories and fixed assets for all cost centers within live production.
6. Meet all the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act as they relate to live production.
7. Communicating results and findings to management on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
8. Performing related tasks as requested.

 SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must have at least 5 years previous experience in accounting, preferably in Poultry industry

• Able to solve analytical accounting problems

• Working knowledge of Excel, Word, SAP or similar ERP system

• Ability to work well under pressure

• Able to effectively communicate in both verbal and written form

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Confidentiality is a Must

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Why Work for Pilgrim’s? 

• Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:30 am- 4:00 pm. 
• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: Sick leave, vacation, company observed holidays or, any other statutorily required paid leave;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $79,417-$96,491.70
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs;
• Better Futures 

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: Pilgrim’s is a leading global food company with more than 62,000 team members worldwide. The company processes, prepares, packages, and delivers fresh, frozen, and value-added food products for customers in more than 100 countries. Pilgrim’s operates protein processing plants and prepared foods facilities in 14 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the U.K, the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.

Our vision: Become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets 

Unsolicited Assistance: Pilgrim's does not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at Pilgrim's or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by Pilgrim's. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by Pilgrim's because of an unsolicited referral.