Business Unit Controller-Fresh Chicken
Company Description
Foster Farms has been serving families since 1939. Since the founding days, Foster Farms has always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. Our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our valued team members will shine through in everything we do.
Foster Farms is always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, however, we operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage team members to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Business Unit Controller for our Fresh Chicken division in Livingston, United States. This key role will be responsible for providing financial leadership and analytical support to drive business performance and strategic decision-making within our poultry operations.
- Oversee financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the Fresh Chicken business unit
- Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business objectives
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks in the poultry market
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs and improve operational efficiency
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal control policies
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to senior management
- Lead month-end and year-end closing processes for the business unit
- Manage and mentor a team of financial analysts
- Implement and maintain financial systems and processes to enhance reporting capabilities
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial controlling or management accounting, preferably in the food industry
- Strong knowledge of financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting principles
- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
- Experience with data visualization tools and financial modeling
- Understanding of poultry industry operations and market trends
- Knowledge of food safety regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Strong leadership and communication abilities to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Demonstrated track record of driving financial performance and process improvements
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new Team Members.
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Founded in 1939, Foster Farms is a family-owned and operated poultry company specializing in fresh, all natural chicken and turkey products free of preservatives, additives or injected sodium enhancers. They also produce pre-marinated, ready-to-co...
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