Manufacturing Plant Controller: Finance & Operations Partner

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Maxton, NC is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial integrity across manufacturing operations. You will manage cost centers, lead monthly closes, and partner with operations to improve performance on the plant floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 5+ years of cost accounting in manufacturing, GAAP expertise, ERP experience, and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• Five or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• ERP system experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Run plant accounting and cost accounting processes across multiple cost centers.
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and operating plans.
• Maintain standard costs and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Oversee physical inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Review labor, materials, overhead, distribution, and inventory variances.
• Participate in production and operations meetings.
• Support internal controls, audit readiness, and asset protection.
• Partner with operations to improve manufacturing performance.
• Supervise front office administrative and accounting activities.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Maxton, NC is seeking a Plant Controller to drive financial integrity across manufacturing operations. You will manage cost centers, lead monthly closes, and partner with operations to improve performance on the plant floor.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 5+ years of cost accounting in manufacturing, GAAP expertise, ERP experience, and advanced Excel.