Plant Controller

Silgan Containers•Modesto, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our two Modesto, CA, manufacturing facilities. This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financials for manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month‑end close
Working knowledge of GAAP principles
Experience with SOX‑aligned or internal control environments
Detail‑oriented, organized, and process‑focused work style
Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision
Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively

Nice To Haves

Prior people management experience preferred
JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution
Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines
Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions
Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials
Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness
Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs
Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management
Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner
Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance