Plant Controller: Cost & Forecasting Leader

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

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.