Controller II - Council Bluffs, IA

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. in Council Bluffs, IA, seeks a Plant Controller responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the plant manufacturing unit.

You will lead the plant accounting staff, oversee production accounting and payroll, and drive budgeting and forecasting processes. The role partners with Plant Operations to identify cost savings, improve performance, and build a world-class accounting team, while ensuring SOX compliance and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 4+ years supervisory experience in Finance and/or cost accounting; food manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll, and SOX/internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cost accounting and financial analysis systems for the plant.
• Ensure accuracy of production costs, packaging, labor, and overhead.
• Manage financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal controls.
• Provide regular internal and external financial reporting and forecasting.
• Supervise plant performance reporting, inventory functions and cost savings activities.
• Develop business relationships with corporate personnel and plant management.
• Support plant operations with credible financial analysis.
• Lead preparation of the Annual Operating Plan and weekly/monthly forecasts.
• Oversee the budgeting process and set policies for plant accounting.
• Implement key controls for SOX compliance and conduct audits.
• Identify and cultivate talent to build a world-class plant accounting team.
• Collaborate with plant ops on continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic cost analysis

People leadership

Communication

Excel

SAP

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Database systems

Job description

Job Details

Tyson Foods is one of the world's largest food companies, committed to feeding the world like family. Guided by our purpose and values, we produce protein at scale while holding ourselves to high standards of integrity, safety, and care for our people, animals, communities, and the planet. With a strong focus on innovation and continuous improvement, Tyson Foods offers the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters every day, in every plant, and at every table.

Position Summary

The Council Bluffs, IA Plant Controller is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the plant manufacturing unit. This role includes managing the plant accounting staff, overseeing production accounting and payroll, preparing weekly forecasts, and leading the budgeting process. The Controller partners with the Plant Operations team to drive cost savings initiatives, identify opportunities for performance improvement, and build a world-class plant accounting team.

Essential Duties

• Maintain cost accounting and financial analysis systems for the plant.
• Ensure accuracy of production costs, packaging, labor, and overhead.
• Manage financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal accounting controls.
• Provide regular internal and external financial reporting and forecasting.
• Supervise plant performance reporting, inventory functions and cost savings activities.
• Develop business relationships with corporate personnel and plant management.
• Support plant operations with credible financial analysis.
• Lead preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and weekly/monthly forecasts.
• Oversee the budgeting process and set policies and guidelines for plant accounting.
• Implement key controls for SOX compliance and conduct audits to ensure state and federal compliance.
• Identify and cultivate talent to build a world-class plant accounting team.
• Collaborate with plant operations on continuous improvement activities.

Requirements

1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent work experience. MBA/MA and/or CPA preferred.
2. Experience: 4+ years of supervisory experience in Finance and/or cost accounting; food manufacturing preferred with strong understanding of standard cost and variance reporting.
3. Knowledgeable in GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, payroll, and SOX/internal controls. Understand procurement, production, and finished goods delivery dynamics and how these interdependencies impact profitability.

Special Skills

• Strong people leadership; critical thinking; excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence with candor, integrity, and respect, and to drive transparent, solution focused dialogue.

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel required; SAP and database systems knowledge preferred.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members and plant leadership.

Supervisory

• 1-3 direct reports with a total team size of approximately 6.

Travel

• Minimal, averaging 3-6 trips per year as needed.

Relocation Assistance

Eligible: Yes

Work Shift

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

Background Checks

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.

Physical Requirements

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Eligible: Yes
• 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.

Sponsorship

This position does not offer sponsorship benefits.