Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MS

Tyson Foods; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision and Rx

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. is seeking a Controller I for Forest Growout operations in Forest, Mississippi. This full-time role supervises accounting personnel handling weekly activities, payroll, pay inventories, and month-end GL processes.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with 4+ years supervisory experience; strong Excel skills and data analysis are essential. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Accredited Bachelor's degree required; Accounting/Finance major preferred.
• 12 hours of Accounting coursework required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting personnel for live operations functions.
• Oversee payroll, pay inventories for broiler/breeder lines, and month-end GL activities.
• Prepare and track CIRs; assist in audits and analyses as assigned.

Skills

Payroll management

Accounting supervision

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MSApply: Forest Growout (MLO) - Forest, Mississippi: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 16, 2026 (5 days left to apply): R0495222**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.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. 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. 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. **If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice** **here****.** Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.