PLANT CONTROLLER I

JBS Foods; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Souderton, PA, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the plant's accounting function and manage financial controls.

The role partners with the plant manager to drive profitability, deliver accurate monthly and quarterly financials, and support continuous improvement of procedures.

Candidates should have a strong background in meat industry cost accounting and experience directing a team in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability.
• Computer skills and good people skills a must.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team at the plant. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.
• Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly, and monthly management reports.
• Work with Purchasing manager in all purchasing functions at the plant - these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
• Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls.
• Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team - provide insights into profitability.
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results.

Skills

SOX compliance knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting software proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Job description

Description

Job Title: Plant Controller

Location: Souderton

Reporting to: Case Ready Controller

Purpose and Scope/General Summary:

The JBS Beef USA team is seeking a Controller for our Souderton plant.

This role will lead the accounting team at the plant. The controller is responsible for all financial controls at the plant, as well as contributing to the success of the plant and continuous improvement of procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the accounting team at the plant. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.
• Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly, and monthly management reports.
• Work with Purchasing manager in all purchasing functions at the plant - these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities.
• Complete monthly, quarterly, and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
• Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls.
• Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team - provide insights into profitability.
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability
• Computer skills and good people skills a must
• Through knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired

JBS is an equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vets/Disability