Assistant Plant Controller

JBS Tolleson is hiring an Assistant Plant Controller to work with our Accounting team! The successful candidate will have 2-4 years of accounting or finance experience. We offer growth, great benefits and fun, fast paced environment. This position will report to the Plant Controller.

• Lead and manage the accounting team at the plant and manage all accounting functions - these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting and variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as numerous other daily, weekly and monthly management reports
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
• Ensure the plant is compliant with all SOX controls
• Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team – provide insights into profitability
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results
• Accountable for all accounting and financial aspects of the plant
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to SOX and internal policies
• Manage end-to-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve revenues and seek best practices
• Conduct internal audits of processes and procedures to verify compliance
• Coordinate with internal personnel and third parties as needed including peer managers, clerical staff, corporate staff and leaders, auditors, attorneys and government
• Assist with establishing budgets by creating schedules, collecting, analyzing and consolidating financial data
• Supervise and motivate staff to ensure successful completion of accounting duties and reports
• Assur[e] the duties, responsibilities and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective and communicated to incumbents
• Monitor the performance of direct reports
• Estimate weekly plant expenses
• Estimate weekly plant P&L
• Adhere to routine deadlines
• All other duties assigned by manager

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar program preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in Accounting or Finance; preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP software; SAP preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced skill level with MS Excel.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, change driven environment.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end procedures.
• Timely, responsive, accurate, and detail oriented in all written and verbal communication.
• Able to manage through complex issues by asking the right questions, utilizing resources, and gathering data to triage and solve problems.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Good interpersonal savvy – able to relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.