Plant Controller II: Cost & Forecast Leader

Tyson Foods; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health, life, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sherman, TX 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 cost savings initiatives.

The role partners with Plant Operations to build a world-class plant accounting team, manage the AOP, and ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP. 1st shift; minimal travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience in Finance and/or cost accounting.
• Experience with GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, payroll, and SOX/internal controls.
• Travel: Minimal, averaging 3-6 trips per year as needed.

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 accounting 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 (AOP) and weekly/monthly forecasts; oversee budgeting.

Skills

People leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA/MA and/or CPA preferred

Tools

SAP

Excel

Database systems

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Sherman, TX 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 cost savings initiatives.

The role partners with Plant Operations to build a world-class plant accounting team, manage the AOP, and ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP. 1st shift; minimal travel.