Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MS

0003 Tyson Farms, Inc.; Forest (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a supervisor for accounting personnel dedicated to live operations. You will oversee payroll, broiler/breeder pay inventories, and monthly close, ensuring accurate P&L reporting and robust financial tracking.

Your team will handle CIR preparation, audits, and ongoing analyses. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, 4+ years of supervisory experience, and proficiency in MS Word/Excel and database systems.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree required.
• Accounting or Finance major preferred.
• 12 hours minimum Accounting required.
• 4+ years supervisory experience; Poultry knowledge a plus.
• Basic computer skills; MS Word/Excel and database systems proficiency.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and data management skills.
• Supervisory responsibility for a management support team member.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all accounting personnel related to live operations functions.
• Supervise clerks to ensure weekly accounting activities are performed.
• Oversee payroll activity, broiler/breeder pay inventories, and P&L reporting.
• Perform month-end general ledger accounting and tracking.
• Prepare and track CIR; support audits and other analyses.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Data management

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

12 hours Accounting coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

Job Details

SUMMARY: This position is responsible for supervising all accounting personnel related to live operations functions. Other duties include: supervising clerks to make sure that all weekly accounting activities are performed; payroll activity, broiler/breeder pay inventories, profit/loss reporting and month-end general ledger accounting; tracking; CIR preparation and tracking; audit activities; other analysis as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Accredited Bachelor's degree required.
• Accounting or Finance major preferred.
• 12 hours minimum Accounting required.
• Experience: 4 plus years supervisory experience; Poultry product knowledge or related experience a plus.
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft EXCEL and data base systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Special Skills: Analytical and data management skills are essential.
• Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a management support team member.
• Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
• All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs.
• Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI.
• People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.
• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
• Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
• The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Tyson Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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