Plant Controller I - Lead Accounting & Controls

JBS Foods; Souderton (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JBS Foods in Souderton, PA, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the plant's accounting team and oversee all financial controls. You will guide the preparation of budgets, P&L, and cash reports while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing payables, invoicing, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L, variance analysis, capital spending and related reporting, and collaborating with Purchasing to drive cost savings. 5+ years of relevant experience required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability.
• Strong 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

Accounting

Financial analysis

People skills

SOX compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

JBS Foods in Souderton, PA, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the plant's accounting team and oversee all financial controls. You will guide the preparation of budgets, P&L, and cash reports while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.

Responsibilities include managing payables, invoicing, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L, variance analysis, capital spending and related reporting, and collaborating with Purchasing to drive cost savings. 5+ years of relevant experience required.