Controller

Amcor; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Paid time off

Holidays

Wellbeing program

HSA/FS A

Life insurance & disability

Parental Leave

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Kansas is seeking a finance professional to oversee the facility's accounting, including weekly forecasting, monthly close, and the annual budget, with support for nearby locations. You will partner with Plant Management, Operations, Product Line Management, and Sales to improve financial performance and provide insightful P&L analysis.

The role emphasizes adherence to safety and internal controls, and requires effective communication, strong problem-solving, and a collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems; JD Edwards a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial analysis, inventory control, and cost accounting.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
• Effective communication skills and good attendance.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for weekly forecasting and monthly closing activities.
• Assist in annual budget preparation for the facility.
• Provide high-level P&L analysis and collaborate with senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Excel

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world. At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business. Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business. To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

Responsibilities include managing and coordinating all aspects of accounting including weekly forecasting, monthly closing, and annual budget for the facility as well as supporting other locations as needed. Provide high-level P&L analysis and work closely with senior management to help make critical decisions about investment funding, expense management, and areas for opportunity. Through support of the Sr. Finance Director, the candidate will improve financial performance by working closely with Plant Management, Operations, Product Line Management, and Sales.

Primary Responsibilities

• Accountable for personal adherence to all applicable Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and Plant Policies.
• Ensure internal financial controls and SOX compliance are achieved.
• Plant expert on all aspects of the P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Provide weekly forecasts and manage monthly closing activities.
• Responsible for annual budget preparation.
• Ensure accounting records maintained at the location accurately reflect the plant’s operating performance and physical assets.
• Hands on involvement with operations to optimize efficiencies and improve EBIT.
• Capital tracking and adherence to policies and budget.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis on various areas of the P&L.
• Work closely with all departments of the plant.
• Embody commitment for a safe workplace; acts as a role model.
• Holds self-accountable evidenced by say/do ratio, initiative and ownership actions (such as ensuring safety is more important than productivity).
• Understand personal strengths and weaknesses; is genuine and approachable.
• Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Experience working with an ERP system. Experience with J.D. Edwards is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial analysis, inventory control, and cost accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and data analysis
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Attention to quality and good attendance record required
• Dynamic Thinker
• Must be able to analyze problems, conduct root cause analysis, and deliver effective solutions

Our Expectations

We Expect Our People To Be Guided By The Amcor Way And Demonstrate Our Values Every Day To Enable The Business To Win. We Are Winning When

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)