Controller I

About the Role Join Our Team in the Prepared Foods Division as a Controller! This role is part of our Prepared Foods business unit and is responsible for the financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions of the plant-manufacturing unit. The Controller will manage the plant accounting staff, oversee production accounting and payroll, prepare the weekly forecast of plant operating variances, set policies, establish guidelines, and lead the budgeting process. The role collaborates with plant operations on continuous improvement activities to improve the total cost of operations. Key Responsibilities Manage Cost Accounting and Financial Analysis Systems: Direct activities related to maintaining cost accounting and financial analysis systems, ensuring 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 required; finance or accounting highly preferred. CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus. Finance and/or Cost Accounting experience; preferably in the food industry. Experience: 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting; within a food manufacturing facility preferred. Communication skills: Excellent communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills. Computer skills: Advanced PC skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). Special Skills: Knowledgeable in GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX. Understand the dynamics of procurement, production, and finished good delivery and their impact on profitability. Strong leadership and critical‑thinking skills. Must reside in the United States to be considered. Sponsorship is not available. Relocation assistance eligible: Yes. Work shift: A Shift (United States of America). Physical requirements: Must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Benefits Paid time off 401(k) plans Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits And more. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr