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Operations Controller jobs are open across manufacturing, logistics, financial services, and healthcare, at levels from junior analyst to senior controller and director, with specializations in cost accounting, variance analysis, and financial planning and analysis. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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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:
YesWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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:
YesWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here .
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in operations controller jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- Three to seven years of cost accounting or financial controlling experience
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics
- Advanced Excel modeling and financial analysis skills
- Experience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory accounting
- CPA, CMA, or CIMA certification preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Operations Controller Job Search
Tailor your resume to cost ownership
Operations controllers are hired to own cost accountability, not just report it. Reframe every bullet on your resume around decisions you influenced, variances you resolved, and process improvements you drove, not the reports you prepared.
Highlight ERP and cost system fluency
Hiring managers screen hard for SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience alongside standard Excel modeling. Name the specific modules you've worked in, such as CO, MM, or FI in SAP, rather than listing the system name alone.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists operations controller openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
Cost structures differ sharply between discrete manufacturing, process manufacturing, and distribution. Filter for postings that name your sector, since your fluency with that industry's cost drivers is a concrete differentiator interviewers will probe.
Prepare a variance explanation walk-through
Expect a technical interview question asking you to walk through a significant variance you investigated. Have one ready with the root cause, the corrective action, and the financial outcome, stated in dollar terms you can speak to comfortably.
Negotiate using total compensation, not base only
Operations controller offers frequently include incentive pay tied to plant or operational performance. Ask specifically how the bonus target is calculated and what historical payout rates have been before accepting, since the structure varies widely by company.
Operations Controller Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most operations controllers?
Augmentis, Gucci, and Canteen are hiring the most operations controllers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare organizations tend to post the highest volumes of these roles.
How many operations controller jobs are remote?
About 54% of operations controller openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements more common in financial planning and analysis-focused roles than in plant or site-level cost controlling positions, which typically require on-site presence to work directly with operations teams.
How do you become an operations controller?
Start with a degree in accounting or finance and build foundational experience in cost accounting, general ledger work, or financial reporting. Move into roles with direct exposure to manufacturing or operational cost structures, develop fluency in an ERP system, and pursue a CMA or CPA credential to strengthen your candidacy for controller-level positions.
How do you get hired as an operations controller with little experience?
Focus on roles titled cost analyst, plant accountant, or financial analyst in an operational setting, since these build the variance analysis and ERP skills that operations controller postings require. Demonstrate familiarity with standard costing concepts in interviews, and highlight any project work where you analyzed cost data or supported a month-end close process.
What does the operations controller interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering cost accounting principles and variance analysis, and a case or scenario exercise where you walk through a financial problem. Final rounds typically involve meeting operations or plant leadership, who will assess your ability to communicate financial results to non-finance stakeholders.
Where can I find and apply to operations controller jobs?
You can find and apply to operations controller jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience and location preference, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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