Plant Controller

Graphic Packaging•Elk Grove, CA

14d•Onsite

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. JOB SUMMARY: As a Plant Controller, you will be providing the financial leadership to one of GPI’s largest converting plant with the aim of maximizing long-term value, cash flows and shareholder return in the Americas Converting Division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Accounting / Finance role with a minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment and will provide accurate and timely financial reporting to ensure we meet our business objectives. In addition, this position will offer the opportunity to work with cross functional teams to analyze data, provide management with a fair assessment of key projects including how we can optimize it in a way that helps to generate superior business results for the company; as well as support continuous improvement activities to achieve world class financial reporting standards.

Requirements

minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Accounting / Finance role
minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment
BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience

Nice To Haves

Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented

Responsibilities

Manage the finance process for the entire plant
Manage the plant financial team, supervise inventory control, and partner with plant management to achieve financial and operating objectives
Provide analytical support to promote continuous improvement for all activities and processes of the plant
Analyze month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet, including variance analysis
Develop month end results package for the Plant to present to Senior Management
Provide monthly financial forecasts and analysis
Provide key decision support to plant management
Coordinate the plant annual budget process; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data, with a complete understanding of all risks and opportunities
Support all plant safety and operating initiatives
Monitor and work with plant management to validate savings.
Provide analytical support for cross functional projects, including but not limited to customer profitability analysis and pricing.
Develop and manage financial controls in accordance with the company’s procedures and policies
Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits (primarily inventory and fixed assets); provide information to internal & external auditors