Controller

Amcor LLC; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a qualified accounting professional to manage weekly forecasting, monthly close and annual budgeting for the facility, with support for other locations as needed.

You will provide high-level P&L analysis and partner with senior management to drive investment funding, expense management and opportunities across a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• ERP experience with financial systems and JD Edwards preferred.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory control.
• Strong communication and attention to attendance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of accounting, weekly forecasting, monthly closing and annual budget.
• Provide high-level P&L analysis and support senior management decisions.
• Collaborate with Plant Management, Operations, Product Line Management and Sales.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records reflecting plant performance and assets.
• Support other locations as needed.

Skills

ERP experience

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Attention to quality

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field

Experience with JD Edwards

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Office

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.

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.
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• 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
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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

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.

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Benefits

• 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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com