Plant Controller

Smithfield Foods, Inc.; Denison (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods, Inc. in Denison, IA is hiring a Plant Controller to provide accounting support for the production facility, oversee cost accounting, payroll, and reporting, and supervise the accounting team at the plant. The role requires GAAP compliance, SOX awareness, and leadership of the plant's finance functions.

The position emphasizes inventory control, cost management, and collaboration with operations to optimize performance, with travel up to 10% unlikely beyond site needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; 5+ years professional accounting experience.
• 2+ years of team management or project leadership experience.
• Knowledge of accounting software, inventory and manufacturing software; MS Office, especially Excel.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts; SAP experience preferred.
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills; attention to detail and organizational ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide accounting support to the plant including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing and report preparation.
• Supervise maintenance of manufacturing, inventory, and finished goods ledgers and cost accounting activities.
• Compile and analyze operating performance reports; prepare unusual-item analyses.
• Set standards for accounting work and ensure compliance with these standards; supervise payroll processing.
• Supervise preparation of shipping documents and production inventory accounting; ensure SOX compliance.
• Lead internal order administration and maintain GAAP adherence; review general ledger accounts monthly.
• Foster teamwork with plant management and cross-functional departments to improve processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

SAP

Pivot Tables

Job description

## Plant ControllerApply: Onsite: Denison, IA: Full time: Posted Today: R-2026-13140**If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.**Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. **Apply Now!****Your Opportunity**This position provides accounting support to the production facility including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing, and preparation of plant financial and other control reports. Supervises the maintenance of manufacturing, inventory, and finished goods ledgers and cost accounting activities. Compiles and analyzes operating performance reports. Prepares and analyzes unusual items on financial reports. Sets standards for the conduct of accounting work and required performance and also supervises compliance with such standards. Supervises the preparation and distribution of hourly and salary payrolls, including the maintenance of required earnings, deduction records, and applicable labor performance measure reporting. Supervises the preparation of shipping documents, raw materials, supply, and production inventory accounting. **Core Responsibilities** **Operations Teamwork*** Participate in plant management meetings as well as core product review meetings; assist plant management in preparation of quarterly review graphs and routine items; assist in preparing materials for meetings; assist plant management in operations improvement activities; provide SAP, ADC, and other related system training and support; proactively identify opportunities that can make a contribution outside traditional sphere of influence; work actively with purchasing and maintenance departments to reduce inventory balances and free up capital. **Controllership*** Responsible for the protection of company assets (meat, packaging, maintenance supplies, fixed assets, etc.); ensure inventory results and balances are reconciled and valued accurately per corporate policy; ensure compliance with SOX and annual internal auditing; responsible for Internal Order (IO) administration (capital and expense projects); adherence to GAAP; audit payroll distribution, and routinely review general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy (at least monthly). **Cost Accounting*** Administer the bill of materials (BOM audits and corrections as well as creating and deleting and BOM’s); distribute material and labor variances to plant personnel on a daily basis; report variances to plant and corporate personnel monthly; report monthly to corporate slow moving inventory (MRO and Pkg); spend time on production floor in order to enhance understanding of processes; reporting general ledger entries by 1st preliminary cutoff. **Human Resource Management*** Effectively communicate with staff; manage staff performance; develop staff and cross train; and manage overtime.*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.* **Qualifications***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions*.* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.* 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.* Knowledge of Accounting software, Contact Management systems, Inventory software, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and analytical tools.* Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts.* SAP experience, preferred.* Solid mathematical and analytical skills.* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.* Requires flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.* Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.* Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.* Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. **Supervisory Responsibilities*** This position supervises the accounting team located at the plant.* Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.* Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems. **Work Environment & Physical Demands***The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.** The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.* Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.* Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.* Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus.* Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear Relocation Package AvailableYes**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.*