Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MS

Tyson Foods•Forest, MS

21h

About The Position

The Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MS position supervises accounting personnel supporting live operations. The role oversees weekly accounting activities, payroll, broiler and breeder pay inventories, profit and loss reporting, month-end general ledger accounting and tracking, CIR preparation and tracking, audit activities, and other assigned analysis. It also supervises a management support team member. The position requires 1–5 domestic trips per year and is on first shift.

Requirements

Accredited bachelor's degree required.
At least 12 accounting credit hours required.
Four or more years of supervisory experience.
Basic computer skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and database systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong analytical and data management skills.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to travel 1–5 times domestically per year.

Nice To Haves

Accounting or Finance major preferred.
Poultry product knowledge or related experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise accounting personnel related to live operations functions.
Supervise clerks to ensure weekly accounting activities are performed.
Oversee payroll activity.
Oversee broiler and breeder pay inventories.
Oversee profit and loss reporting and month-end general ledger accounting and tracking.
Prepare and track CIRs.
Oversee audit activities.
Perform other analysis as assigned.
Supervise a management support team member.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, safeguard sensitive information, follow company policies, critically evaluate outputs, and apply professional judgment.