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PLANT CONTROLLER

JBS Imports
Plainwell, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2026
Description

Position at JBS USA

Position Title: Plant Controller

Department: Accounting

Location: Plainwell, MI

Salary Class: Exempt

Purpose & Scope: Accountable for all financial aspects and controls of the plant

Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.
  • Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.
  • Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant
  • Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports
  • Responsible for all purchasing functions at the plant - these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities
  • Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
  • Ensure the plant is compliant in 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

Working Conditions:
  • General office environment
  • Production setting

Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.

Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Experience: 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability

Special Skills:
  • Computer skills and good interpersonal skills a must
  • Through knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures
  • Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired

Relationships

Internal: Daily communication with other departments and corporate

External: Communication with external auditors, suppliers and customers

Manages:
  • Plant accounting team
  • Purchasing team

EOE/Vets/Disability

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