Controller I, MS Live Operations-Forest, MS

Job Details:

SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supervising all accounting personnel related to live operations functions. Other duties include: supervising clerks to make sure that all weekly accounting activities are performed; payroll activity, broiler/breeder pay inventories, profit/ loss reporting and month-end general ledger accounting; tracking; CIR preparation and tracking; audit activities; other analysis as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Accredited Bachelor's degree required. Accounting or Finance major preferred. 12 hours minimum Accounting required.

Experience: 4 plus years supervisory experience; Poultry product knowledge or related experience a plus.

Computer Skills: Basic computer skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft EXCEL and data base systems.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communications skills are essential.

Special Skills: Analytical and data management skills are essential.

Supervisory: This position is responsible for supervising a management support team member.

Travel: 1-5 domestic trips per year.

All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

Yes

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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