PLANT CONTROLLER I

JBS USA

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Job type: Full-time

Required skills

ERP
ERP/MRP systems
PC spreadsheets

About the role

Accounting & Finance Memphis, Tennessee

Description

Position at Empire Packing

JBS PLANT CONTROLLER - Memphis, TN

JOB SUMMARY:	The plant controller position functions as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business. Leads the financial staff at the plant and is accountable for plant-level responsibilities including general accounting, payables, order entry billing, cost accounting, bull of materials, business analysis, financial reporting, sales management, and computer operations. Will also liaison with corporate financial staff as required.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:	1. Prepare monthly report of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning. 2. Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations, sales and finance. 3. Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant, sales, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements. 4. Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis. 5. Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments. 6. Perform audits of bills of materials =to ensure product cost are accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit results monthly. 7. Ensure timely and accurate input of bill of material and price code changes. 8. Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations. 9. Maintain a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns daily. 10. Attend daily plant production meetings. 11. Perform daily walkthroughs of the plant with the Plant Manager to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels. 12. Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and sales management personnel to discuss all plant issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken. 13. Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly. 14. Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly. 15. Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported. 16. Assure adherence to general accepted accounting policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management. 17. Assist in the completion of special projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:	§ B.S. in Accounting or Business Administration. § 5-10 years as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis. § High level of proficiency of PC spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems. § Ability to speak, read, and write English § Effective communication and interpersonal skills § Ability to use various databases and applications independently § Ability to comprehend the implications of process, policies and regulations, against requirements. § Ability to manage the general services functional areas: purchasing, transportation processing, inventory management, and contracts and accountable property. § Ability to establish a new network of professional working relationships with customers, colleagues and service provides, while further developing existing networks. § Ability to make decisions and solve complex problems effectively and independently and identify alternative solutions § Ability to effectively manage and lead other contactors § Ability to interact with people who have different values, cultures and backgrounds.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
ACTIVITIES:	Very active position, requiring standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, opening filing cabinets, standing on a stool as necessary and climbing.
HEARING:	Must be able to hear average or normal conversation and receive ordinary information. Depending on work assignment must be able to work in a noisy work environment.
REPETITIVE MOTION:	Must be able to frequently and regularly use wrists, hands, and or fingers.
VISUAL ABILITIES:	Acute closed vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
PHYSICAL STRENGTH:	Must be able to frequently lift light to heavy objects throughout the day. Must be able to exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally.
WORKING CONDITIONS:	Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their work days.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The list of essential functions, other duties, mental visual ability, and physical demands, requirements and licenses is not meant to be exhaustive. Management reserves the right to revise job descriptions and to require other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job changes. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment; Paid Time Off: Vacation and 6 company observed holidays; 401 (k): Company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule; Base Salary Range of ($108K - 146K) Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company's Annual Bonus plan, the annual bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs About Us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, and package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six-continent. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim's, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greely, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy mor than 300 days of sunshine a year. OUR MISSION: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all our team members. OUR CORE VALUES are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity EOE/Vets/Disability

About JBS USA

Global food company specializing in protein processing and prepared foods.

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