Plant Controller

1000 Plastipak Packaging Inc. (US); Jackson Center (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage: Medical, D‑

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Ins.

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Matching & 1%

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st yr

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care

Flexible Spending Account

Caregiving via Care.com

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc. in Jackson Center, OH seeks a Plant Controller to partner with operations and safeguard the site's financial health.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the plant, ensuring adherence to accounting policies and accurate performance analyses. You will collaborate with Plant Leadership to drive action plans, manage inventory valuation, and serve as the financial liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting, bringing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations.
• Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Working knowledge of GAAP ERP system experience, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site.
• Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets.
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system.
• Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L, along with recommendations for improvement.
• Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting.

Skills

Costing

AP/AR

Forecasting

Budgeting

Variance analysis

Balance sheet reconciliation

GAAP ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

As Plant Controller, you will be the financial business partner for our Jackson Center, OH, location. You are the steward of the operation’s financial well-being. You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant while being vigilant to identify improvement opportunities.

You Will:

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site
• Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system
• Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L, along with recommendations for improvement
• Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations
• Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Working knowledge of GAAP ERP system experience, preferably SAP

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care
• Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, Plastipak operates over 60 sites around the globe with more than 6,000 employees.

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