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PLANT CONTROLLER I
Empire Packing CompanyUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 15 Apr 2026
💰 $146,000/yr($108,000/yr – $146,000/yr)
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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 wor
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