Controller - Gainesville, GA

Summary

The Controller will provide accounting support to the blend mills and financial planning, analysis, and reporting functions for the Tyson Ingredient Solutions Group (ISG) corporate accounting departments. The role includes managing the mill accounting staff for production accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and payroll, preparing weekly forecasts of plant operating variances, setting policies, establishing guidelines, and assisting the budgeting process. The incumbent works closely with operations leadership, transportation, sales, plant accounting, and corporate accounting.

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 production 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 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

• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and other performance projections.
• Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance.

Continuous Improvement

• Perform periodic reviews of accounting processes and collaborate with the team to identify opportunities and implement process efficiency improvements.

Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

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 agricultural or food industry.

Experience: 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or mill environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting required; within the food and/or feed mill industry preferred.

Computer

Skills:

Advanced PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Access, Word, and Power BI).

Communication

Skills:

Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential. Supervisory:
This position is responsible for supervising a management support team member. Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.

Special

Skills:

Analytical and data management skills are essential. Knowledgeable in GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll, and SOX. Strong leadership skills, critical thinking skills.

Relocation Assistance Eligible: No

Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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.