Plant Accountant

Silgan Containers Mfg Corp; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Telemedicine

Wellness programs

401K match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site Edison

Job summary

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller at our Edison, NJ facility to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise, focusing on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Experience with SOX-aligned or internal control environments.
• JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution.
• Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines.
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions.
• Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials.
• Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness.
• Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory controls

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP system

Job description

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our Edison, NJ, manufacturing facility. This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financials for manufacturing operations.

Compensation for this NJ‑based position ranges from $85,000 to $110,000 per year and is based on experience, education, and skills.

Why Join Silgan

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Virtual healthcare through telemedicine
• Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance
• 401K with a 6 percent employer match
• 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually
• Tuition assistance and professional development programs
• Full‑time, on‑site role located in Edison, NJ

What You’ll Do

• Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution
• Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions
• Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials
• Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness
• Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs
• Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the plant accounting clerk and plant planner
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance
• Support HR functions as needed

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month‑end close
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles
• Experience with SOX‑aligned or internal control environments
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and process‑focused work style
• Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision
• Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively
• Prior people management experience preferred
• JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred

Who We Are

Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. We operate in a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace. Continued employment remains on an “at‑will” basis.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.