Plant Controller

About the role

This position provides accounting support to the production facility including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, payroll, billing, and preparation of plant financial and other control reports. It involves supervising the maintenance of manufacturing, inventory, and finished goods ledgers and cost accounting activities. It also includes compiling and analyzing operating performance reports, preparing and analyzing unusual items on financial reports, setting standards for the conduct of accounting work and required performance, and supervising compliance with such standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in plant management meetings as well as core product review meetings; assist plant management in preparation of quarterly review graphs and routine items; assist in preparing materials for meetings; assist plant management in operations improvement activities; provide SAP, ADC, and other related system training and support; proactively identify opportunities that can make a contribution outside traditional sphere of influence; work actively with purchasing and maintenance departments to reduce inventory balances and free up capital.
• Responsible for the protection of company assets (meat, packaging, maintenance supplies, fixed assets, etc.); ensure inventory results and balances are reconciled and valued accurately per corporate policy; ensure compliance with SOX and annual internal auditing; responsible for Internal Order (IO) administration (capital and expense projects); adherence to GAAP; audit payroll distribution, and routinely review general ledger accounts to ensure consistency and accuracy (at least monthly).
• Administer the bill of materials (BOM audits and corrections as well as creating and deleting and BOM’s); distribute material and labor variances to plant personnel on a daily basis; report variances to plant and corporate personnel monthly; report monthly to corporate slow moving inventory (MRO and Pkg); spend time on production floor in order to enhance understanding of processes; reporting general ledger entries by 1st preliminary cutoff.
• Effectively communicate with staff; manage staff performance; develop staff and cross train; and manage overtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Knowledge of Accounting software, Contact Management systems, Inventory software, manufacturing software, and Microsoft Office, specifically advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel including use of Pivot Tables and analytical tools.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting concepts.
• SAP experience, preferred.
• Solid mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Requires flexibility and willingness to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Able to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Able to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises the accounting team located at the plant. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant. The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals. Noisy environment, noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds. Specific vision includes close vision and ability to adjust focus. Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear.

Pay Range

The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually.

Benefits

Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay, benefits, and a great work environment. Learn more about our benefits package here.

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.