Job Details:
SUMMARY: The Controller I will be responsible for accounting support to the blend mills and financial planning, analysis and reporting functions to the Tyson Ingredient Solutions Group (ISG) corporate accounting departments. This individual will manage the mill accounting staff performing the local accounting functions including production accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll. This role will also handle the preparation of the weekly forecast of plant operating variances, set policies, establish guidelines, and assist the budgeting process. The individual will work closely with operations leadership, transportation, sales, plant accounting, and corporate accounting.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis Systems:
- Direct activities related to maintaining cost accounting and financial analysis systems.
- Ensure accuracy in product costs, production costs, and production variances.
- Oversee formal and informal financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal controls.
Financial Reporting and Forecasting:
- Provide direction for internal and external financial reporting and forecasting efforts.
- Supervise reporting and analysis of plant performance, production reporting, and inventory functions.
- Support cost reduction efforts through financial analysis and cost estimates.
Relationship Management:
- Maintain and develop business relationships with various departments including headquarters personnel, maintenance, operations, and engineering.
Operational Support:
- Provide credible and thorough financial analysis to support plant operations.
- Support LEAN and Safety initiatives as appropriate.
Planning and Compliance:
- Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other performance projections.
- Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance.
Continuous Improvement:
- Perform periodic reviews of accounting processes and collaborate with team to identify opportunities and implement process efficiency improvements.
Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree required; finance or accounting highly preferred.CMA, MBA, and/or CPA would be a plus. Finance and/or Cost Accounting experience; preferably in the agricultural or food industry.
Experience: 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or mill environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting required; within the food and/or feed mill industry preferred.
Computer Skills: Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power BI).
Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential. Special Skills: Analytical and data management skills are essential. Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a management support team member. Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.
Special Skills: Analytical and data management skills are essential. Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Account, Payroll, and SOX. Strong leadership skills of team members; critical thinking skills.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
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We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (finance or accounting preferred)
- 4+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing or mill environment
- Understanding of standard cost and variance reporting
- Knowledge of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll, and SOX
- Advanced PC skills: Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power BI
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Analytical and data management skills
- Supervisory experience managing accounting staff
- Experience in the food or feed mill industry
- CMA, MBA, and/or CPA
Tyson Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision coverage start on day one and are complemented by telehealth, wellbeing programs, and added mental‑health support. Vision and basic dental are available at no additional cost, and preventive care is emphasized.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave has been expanded for birth and adoptive parents, signaling stronger family support. Select locations have piloted childcare solutions to better support shift workers.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching after a year and an employee stock purchase plan are available to build long‑term financial security. Company‑paid life and disability coverage further bolster the protection package.
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What We Do
World's largest processor and marketer of protein food products. We think differently and we act boldly. At Tyson Foods, we're not only ready for tomorrow, we’re leading the way. We are a company of people engaged in the production of food, seeking to pursue truth and integrity, and committed to creating value for our shareholders, our customers, our team members, and our communities. We built our name on providing generations of families with wholesome, great-tasting chicken. But today’s Tyson Foods is so much more. As values and behaviors around food have changed, so have we. Today, we’re innovators uniquely positioned to reshape what it means to feed our world. Today, we not only have the fastest growing portfolio of protein-centric brands, we offer greater transparency into everything we do.
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