Plant Controller

Plastipak • Jackson Center, OH

11d

About The Position

As Plant Controller, you will serve as the financial business partner for the Jackson Center, Ohio location and steward the operation’s financial well-being. You will perform key accounting activities and help ensure site business transactions are processed accurately, promptly, and in compliance with company requirements, while identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations.
• Working knowledge of costing, accounts payable and receivable, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with an ERP system; SAP is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience in accounting or operations.
• Experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles.
• Ensure the plant complies with the company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with plant leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets.
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system.
• Research and analyze negative impacts to the P&L, report findings, and recommend improvements.
• Serve as the site’s subject matter expert on financial matters and act as liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting.

Benefits

• Wellness programs.
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases.
• Paid company holidays.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Caregiving via Care.com.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Travel assistance.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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