Plant Controller II - Costing, Forecasting & SOX Lead

Tyson Foods; South Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Controller II for our Prepared Foods plant operations. The role oversees cost accounting, financial planning, analysis, and payroll while coordinating with plant operations on cost improvements and profitability. Strong leadership and manufacturing accounting expertise are essential.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance with SOX. The position requires US residency and offers relocation support and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field is required.
• 6+ years of accounting management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll, and SOX knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities related to maintaining cost accounting and financial analysis systems.
• Provide direction for internal and external financial reporting and forecasting efforts.
• Supervise reporting and analysis of plant performance, production reporting, and inventory functions.
• Support new product development and cost reduction efforts through financial analysis and cost estimates.
• Maintain and develop business relationships with departments including headquarters, maintenance, operations, and engineering.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CMA

MBA

CPA

Tools

SAP

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Tyson Foods is seeking a Controller II for our Prepared Foods plant operations. The role oversees cost accounting, financial planning, analysis, and payroll while coordinating with plant operations on cost improvements and profitability. Strong leadership and manufacturing accounting expertise are essential.

Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and compliance with SOX. The position requires US residency and offers relocation support and comprehensive benefits.