Taylor Moore
Summary
Highly motivated professional with expertise in corporate controllership, financial planning, and financial analytics. Leader with proven ability to work cross-functionally with various groups. Manager with desire to build successful, collaborative teams. Troubleshooter with drive to improve processes and efficiencies in fast-paced environments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr Manager of Accounting - Hedging
Mountaire Farms
10.2023 - Current
- Redesigned and streamlined reporting for daily trade risk, pricing and hedging of various agricultural commodities.
- Implemented new broker setup for 20+ locations and managed month-end close for multi-million dollar hedge activity.
- Ensured timely financial statement preparation, allowing for better decision-making and strategic planning.
- Managed projects related to ERP system implementation and company ledger transformation to establish independent agribusiness entity book structure.
Strategy Consultant
Tyson Foods
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Targeted growth opportunities throughout enterprise-wide FP&A initiatives and business modeling.
- Served as SME on strategy team for F&A business processes and structure.
- Led small scale finance initiative to successfully identify ~$100M dollars in annual plan reductions.
Sr Manager Commodity Finance & Accounting
Tyson Foods
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed team of 2 reporting analysts, 3 procurement assistants, and 3 interns.
- Created annual budget and track actual expenses against projected expenses. (10+ locations including 6 grain elevator and corporate locations)
- Created team of analysts to improve reporting on internal financial trading activity.
- Worked with grain elevator operations team and finance team to develop mark-to-market analysis
Senior Accountant
Tyson Foods
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Lead monthly closing and reporting duties for 10+ Tyson warehouse locations with $400M annual spend.
- Lead accounting and assist operations in project setup and implementation for 3 new warehousing facilities.
- Prepared annual operating plans and forecasting including capital, spend, and revenue planning.
Tax Associate
BKD Advisors, LLP
05.2018 - 01.2020
- Prepared tax returns, extensions, tax planning calculations, and write-ups for organizations and entities. (Focus on media companies, manufacturing companies, and individuals.)
- Researched and analyzed specialized tax laws, rules and regulations and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters to remain current on tax legislation.
- Assisted clients in resolving governmental notices and communications.
Tax Clerk
RMP, LLP
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Assisted CPAs in preparing federal and state tax returns.
- Created payroll reports, tax forms and other financial reports to provide to customers/employers.
- Processed W-2s, 1099s and other year-end reports to remain in compliance with state and federal laws.
Education
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2017
Skills
- Budgeting and Variance Analysis
- KPI Development
- Report Design
- Project Planning
- Process Change Lead
- Mentorship and Team Development
- Budget Preparation
- Cross-Functional Communication
- GAAP Accounting Standards
- Strategic Planning
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant (Arkansas)
Activities
- Tyson F&A Recruiting Team Member
- Tyson F&A Intern Committee Member
- Tyson Mentorship Circle Participant
- Dales Carnegie Leadership Participant
Timeline
Sr Manager of Accounting - Hedging
Mountaire Farms
10.2023 - Current
Strategy Consultant
Tyson Foods
07.2023 - 10.2023
Sr Manager Commodity Finance & Accounting
Tyson Foods
05.2021 - 06.2023
Senior Accountant
Tyson Foods
01.2020 - 05.2021
Tax Associate
BKD Advisors, LLP
05.2018 - 01.2020
Tax Clerk
RMP, LLP
01.2015 - 01.2017
Master of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Arkansas
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