Internal Management & Management Support Applicants:

Automatic notification to your current manager will be initiated upon selection for interview. This applies to all current P or M level candidates.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Referral Payout Eligible:

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Management Level:

At Tyson Foods, we believe that our team members are the heart of our success. Are you ready to take on a dynamic role where you can make a significant impact? Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Controller!

Setting the table for your success:

At Tyson Foods, our team members’ health and wellness are very important to us. We believe in helping our team members thrive inside and outside of the workplace. That’s why we’re committed to providing a holistic benefits package that provides support for you and your family.

This facility is part of our Prepared Foods business unit. The Controller II will be responsible for the financial planning, analysis and reporting functions of the plant-manufacturing unit. This individual will manage the plant accounting staff performing the local accounting functions including production accounting and payroll. This role will also handle the preparation of the weekly forecast of plant operating variances, set policies, establish guidelines, and lead the budgeting process. A strong understanding of and collaboration with plant operations on continuous improvements activities to improve the total cost of operations will be a part of this role as well.

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 manufacturing 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 new product development and 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:

Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), and other performance projections.
Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance.
Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus
Experience: 6+ years of accounting management experience. Highly preferred experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting preferred. 
Communication skills: Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. 
Computer skills: Strong PC skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint).
Knowledgeable in the areas of GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX. 
Understand the dynamics of procurement, production and finished good delivery, the interdependencies of these activities and how they impact profitability. 
Requires knowledge of cost accounting practices and theories.
Strong leadership skills of team members; critical thinking skills. 
Must reside in the United States to be considered. Sponsorship is not available.
Please attach a resume to be considered

Internal disqualifiers are the following:

Must not have 4 or more attendance points for locations on an 8 point policy (on application date)
No written warning in the past six (6) months
No suspension on record for the last 12 months

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

For Professional Management levels, internal applicants should either upload a resume to their application OR complete their application fully showing current and past work experience in the sections provided.

The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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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