Manager of Operations Accounting

Silgan Containers • Brookfield, WI

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is hiring a Manager of Operations Accounting to lead plant finance activities, cost analysis, and strategic operations support. The role is entirely onsite in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and oversees financial reporting for plant operations, including cost accounting, inventory control, and variance analysis. The manager leads a collaborative team and serves as a liaison among corporate finance, plant accounting, and operations leadership. The position supports accurate month-end closes, consistent practices across plants, and high-quality manufacturing performance reporting.

The role also includes maintaining effective internal controls, supporting SOX compliance, coordinating with auditors and cross-functional partners, and improving accounting processes and procedures across multiple manufacturing sites. The employee may be asked to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; a master’s degree or CPA is preferred.
• At least 5 years of accounting or related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 3 years of cost accounting experience.
• At least 1 year of management or supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of standard cost systems, inventory accounting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne or a similar ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills, including building reconciliations, automating reports with pivot tables and lookup functions, analyzing variances across data sets, and creating templates for journal entries and monthly plant-level reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex accounting information to cross-functional teams, plant leaders, and auditors.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and act as a trusted financial partner to operations.
• Comfort working in a multi-site manufacturing environment and engaging with operational details.
• Ability to perform the position’s duties proficiently, subject to reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations accounting team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Own the month-end close process for plant operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance reporting.
• Analyze overhead, manufacturing, and inventory variances, and prepare purchase price variance reports.
• Partner with plant personnel on inventory costing, job closures, and physical inventory execution.
• Support compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements and champion process improvements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and stakeholders in Operations, Procurement, and IT.
• Maintain and update standard operating procedures to promote alignment across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Maintain effective internal controls over accounting processes and month-end cut-off, and ensure accurate and timely posting.
• Review and analyze key accounts and maintain general and subsidiary ledgers for assigned areas.
• Assist with other projects as needed and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.
• Virtual healthcare through a telemedicine program.
• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance and chronic condition support.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a 6% dollar-for-dollar employer match.
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 holidays annually.
• Tuition assistance and career development opportunities.
• A stable, inclusive, purpose-driven workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager