Controller II - Joslin, IL

Tyson Foods•Hillsdale, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Joslin, IL Beef Plant Controller is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the plant manufacturing unit. This role includes managing the plant accounting staff, overseeing production accounting and payroll, preparing weekly forecasts, and leading the budgeting process. The Controller partners with the Plant Operations team to drive cost savings initiatives, identify opportunities for performance improvement, and build a world-class plant accounting team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with strong understanding of standard cost and variance reporting.
Knowledgeable in GAAP, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger accounting, payroll, and SOX/internal controls.
Understand procurement, production, and finished goods delivery dynamics and how these interdependencies impact profitability.
Advanced Microsoft Excel required.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with all levels of team members and plant leadership.

Nice To Haves

MBA/MA and/or CPA preferred.
Finance and/or cost accounting experience; food manufacturing preferred.
Experience in beef harvest or live animal disassembly preferred.
SAP and database systems knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain cost accounting and financial analysis systems for the plant.
Ensure accuracy of production costs, including cattle costs, 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 and cost savings activities.
Develop business relationships with corporate personnel and plant management.
Support plant operations with credible financial analysis.
Lead preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and weekly/monthly forecasts.
Oversee the budgeting process and set policies and guidelines for plant accounting.
Implement key controls for SOX compliance and conduct audits to ensure state and federal compliance.
Identify and cultivate talent to build a world-class plant accounting team.
Collaborate with plant operations on continuous improvement activities.