Plant Controller: Costing, Forecasting & Ops Insights

0053 Tyson Prepared Foods, Inc.; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Controller II to lead the plant's financial planning, analysis and reporting efforts. You will manage cost accounting, payroll, and the plant accounting staff while partnering with operations on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce total costs.

The role oversees annual planning, budgeting, and SOX controls, with collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial results and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 6+ years of accounting management experience; manufacturing preferred.
• CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll, and SOX.

Responsibilities

• Direct cost accounting and financial analysis systems; ensure product and production cost accuracy and variances; oversee payroll and internal controls.
• Lead internal/external financial reporting and forecasting for plant performance and inventory; support cost reduction efforts.
• Maintain relationships with HQ, maintenance, operations, and engineering.
• Provide credible financial analysis to support plant operations; support LEAN and safety initiatives.
• Lead AOP/LRP planning; develop key SOX controls; coordinate audits for compliance.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

Tyson Foods in Hutchinson, KS is seeking a Controller II to lead the plant's financial planning, analysis and reporting efforts. You will manage cost accounting, payroll, and the plant accounting staff while partnering with operations on continuous improvement initiatives to reduce total costs.

The role oversees annual planning, budgeting, and SOX controls, with collaboration across departments to ensure accurate financial results and compliance.