Plant Controller

Graphic Packaging Careers•Saint Paul, MN

About The Position

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful. If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. A World of Difference. Made Possible. This position provides analytical support for all activities and processes of the site Leadership Team. Key processes include monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters. Responsibilities also include: analysis and evaluation of monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

General Financial Control is responsible for directing the organization's accounting functions and areas of focus.
Accounts payable, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
Developing and maintaining planning and budgeting systems, the preparation of financial and management reports and procedures, and the presentation of findings and specific recommendations to senior management.
Analysing and interpreting trends requiring management's attention.
Duties may also include training and managing other accounting staff.
Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources.
Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
Supports team with day to day activities.
Applies general understanding of the business and coordinates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements.