Controller II at Tyson Foods

Job Details:

Overview: The Controller II is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the plant-manufacturing unit. This role involves managing the plant accounting staff, handling production accounting and payroll, preparing weekly forecasts, setting policies, establishing guidelines, and leading the budgeting process. Collaboration with plant operations on continuous improvement activities is also essential.

Essential Duties:

• Maintain cost accounting and financial analysis systems.
• Ensure accuracy of product costs, including base material, ingredients, 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, cost savings activities, and accounts payable exception resolution.
• Develop business relationships with headquarters personnel and plant management.
• Support plant operations with credible financial analysis.
• Lead preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), and weekly/monthly forecasts.
• Implement key controls for SOX compliance.
• Conduct or coordinate audits to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CMA, MBA, and/or CPA preferred.
• Experience: 6+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX. Understanding of procurement, production, and finished goods delivery dynamics.
• Leadership: Strong leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Computer: Proficiency in SAP, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

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