Manufacturer Plant Controller

Greiner; Pittston (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Greiner Packaging in Pittston, PA is seeking a Manufacturing Plant Controller to oversee the financial health and performance of our U.S. manufacturing operations.

You will lead IFRS and US GAAP reporting, manage monthly closings, and provide strategic financial guidance to plant leadership. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong SAP experience and proficiency with Hyperion or similar reporting tools, and CPA or CMA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closings in IFRS and US GAAP.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
• Develop cash forecasts with Treasury and manage liquidity targets.
• Utilize SAP for transactions, reporting, and data analysis.
• Provide financial insights to plant and corporate management; drive cost control and capital decisions.

Skills

SAP systems

IFRS

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Strategic leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA or equivalent certification preferred

Tools

Hyperion

Job description

About Greiner Packaging

At Greiner Packaging, we focus on delivering innovative, sustainable packaging solutions while fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence. With a global presence and a commitment to digital transformation, we are dedicated to driving impactful change in the packaging industry.

Position Overview

Greiner Packaging is seeking a skilled and proactive Manufacturing Plant Controller to oversee the financial health and performance of our manufacturing operations in the U.S.. This role is integral to ensuring accurate financial reporting and strategic financial guidance. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in SAP and Reporting Systems, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and local compliance for U.S. GAAP.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Reporting:
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings in compliance with IFRS, U.S. GAAP.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.
  • Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and IFRS reporting.
• Liquidity Planning:
  • Develop and update cash forecasts in line with established targets.
  • Work with Treasury to ensure sufficient cash position is met.
• SAP/ Reporting Software Expertise:
  • Utilize SAP for financial transactions, reporting, and data analysis.
  • Ensure proper data loading of Reporting Software
• Strategic Business Support:
  • Work closely with plant leadership to evaluate investment opportunities, including capital expenditures and operational improvements (Working Capital).
  • Develop financial models and business cases to support strategic initiatives.
  • Provide financial insights to plant and corporate management, focusing on profitability and operational efficiency.
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls across financial processes.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification highly preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years of financial management experience primarily in a manufacturing environment, ideally in an international Group
  • Expertise in SAP systems and financial reporting systems (e.g. Hyperion).
  • Deep knowledge of IFRS, U.S. GAAP compliance.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Strong communication, and lateral management/leadership skills.
    • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
    • Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at our Pittston, PA manufacturing plant. We provide equal opportunities for everyone and see diversity as our strength. Therefore, we welcome all applicants - regardless of characteristics such as gender, age, background, social status, sexual orientation, religion, or mental and physical abilities. We have set the goal of empowering women and increasing female leader representation. We foster an inclusive work environment and encourage all individuals to apply.