Division Controller, AM&B

Milwaukee Succeeds; Sussex (WI); On-site; Full time

Job description

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We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business

Pregis is Hiring!

Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

General Scope of Job

The Division Controller is responsible for the overall management, direction, and integrity of the accounting and financial reporting function, including robust balance sheet controls and thorough understanding of the profit and loss statement. The Division Controller leads initiatives to drive and measure process and within the department (accurate and timely financial statements).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage month-end close procedures ensuring accurate recording of revenue, manufacturing cost, and expense across all Business Unit facilities and Product Lines
• Develop a robust internal control framework and ensure compliance throughout the Business Unit operations. Reconcile key Balance Sheet accounts monthly
• Deliver Quarterly & Annual Accounting Operations Reviews with Chief Accounting Officer & Assistant Corporate Controller
• Lead Cash Management for Business Unit, includes indirect management of Shared Service resources (AR/AP Analysts) and collaboration with Director of AP/AR
• Build and maintain relationship with Pregis Accounting network to drive adoption of best practices.
• Monitor and work with cross functional business partners on Continuous Improvement initiatives to create efficient and effective processes.
• Lead business unit requirements for annual external audit ensuring actions put in place to mitigate and/or remediate audit risk.
• Actively engage in the professional development of staff providing opportunities for growth.
• Ad-hoc analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business needs.
• Ensure completion of weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances, report root causes, and drive remediation where applicable.
• Support the annual budget process as a key member of the Accounting & Finance Team
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting. CPA/CMA strong plus/preferred.
• 7+ years' experience with progressively increasing responsibility in accounting/finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels within the organization
• Clear, precise communication skills
• Strong business acumen and analytics skills
• Commercial literacy
• Solutions orientation
• Continuous Improvement and process optimization experience
• Strong Controllership focus
• Ability to develop others inside and outside of core team
• Ability to explain and communicate financial results to management in a concise, understandable, and actionable format for decision-making purposes.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis.We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.