Assistant Plant Controller — Cost & Inventory Reporting

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Be Well programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Plant Controller to direct accounting support for the production facility. The role covers cost accounting, inventory control, payroll, and accounts payable, with responsibility for plant financial reports and internal controls.

Key functions include maintaining cost accounting accuracy, preparing performance analyses, and ensuring GAAP and SOX compliance while collaborating with operations to drive efficiency and value. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; 3 years of professional accounting experience and/or training.
• Experience acting as a lead by providing training, coaching, or mentoring to less experienced staff or by managing a process or project.
• Knowledge of Accounting software, Inventory software, manufacturing software, and advanced Excel Pivot Tables.

Responsibilities

• Directs accounting support for the production facility, including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, and billing.
• Prepares plant financial and other control reports; analyzes operating performance and unusual items in financial reports.
• Maintains ledgers for manufacturing, inventory and finished goods; reconciles balances per policy; ensures SOX compliance.
• Audit payroll distribution; reviews general ledger accounts monthly for accuracy; supports internal controls.

Skills

SAP experience

Cost accounting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Excel Pivot Tables

Financial reporting

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Smithfield Foods, Inc. is seeking a Plant Controller to direct accounting support for the production facility. The role covers cost accounting, inventory control, payroll, and accounts payable, with responsibility for plant financial reports and internal controls.

Key functions include maintaining cost accounting accuracy, preparing performance analyses, and ensuring GAAP and SOX compliance while collaborating with operations to drive efficiency and value. Travel up to 10% may be required.