Manufacturing Finance Partner — Staff Accountant (Hybrid)

Pretium Packaging; Aurora (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, based in Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to lead financial operations across multiple manufacturing sites and serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. The role provides financial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management to drive performance and cost efficiency.

The position requires strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and internal controls, with GAAP adherence and audit support as part of the responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 3+ years of progressive finance experience in manufacturing, multi-site experience highly preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, financial modeling, and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant-level financial functions for multiple locations, including accounting, cost analysis, and reporting.
• Advise plant management on profitability and productivity improvements.
• Lead annual budgets and monthly forecasts; explain variances against budget and prior periods.

Skills

Financial acumen

Business partnership

Analytical thinking

Accountability & ownership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

IQMS

Advanced Excel

Job description

Pretium Packaging, based in Illinois, is seeking a Staff Accountant to lead financial operations across multiple manufacturing sites and serve as a strategic partner to plant leadership. The role provides financial insights, budgeting, forecasting, and cost management to drive performance and cost efficiency.

The position requires strong knowledge of cost accounting, ERP systems, and internal controls, with GAAP adherence and audit support as part of the responsibilities.