PLANT CONTROLLER

Plant Controller

Accountable for all financial aspects and controls of the plant

Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.

Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant

Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports

Responsible for all purchasing functions at the plant – these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities

Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely

Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls

Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team – provide insights into profitability

Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results

General office environment

Production setting

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability

Computer skills and good interpersonal skills a must

Through knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures

Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired

Daily communication with other departments and corporate

Communication with external auditors, suppliers and customers

Manages Plant accounting team

Manages Purchasing team

EOE/Vets/Disability