Plant Controller

Reynolds Consumer Products; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Reynolds Consumer Products is seeking a Plant Controller for our Jacksonville, IL manufacturing facility. You will lead financial planning, analysis, and governance to drive profitability and operational performance.

This role partners with plant leadership to influence strategic decisions and ensure strong internal controls. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, monthly close, and capital investment evaluations.

Qualifications

• Minimum a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 6+ years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience, including manufacturing finance.
• Master's degree is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the plant's financial management by overseeing income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Direct the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and financial planning processes.
• Manage the monthly close and report timely, accurate financial results to plant leadership.
• Partner with Plant Manager to evaluate performance and drive profitability.
• Identify cost reductions and productivity opportunities across plant operations.
• Lead capital investment analyses and business case development.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Internal controls

Financial analysis

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities!

We currently have an opportunity for a Plant Controller at our Manufacturing Facility in Jacksonville, IL. Relocation Assistance may be considered.

Responsibilities

The Plant Controller serves as the senior finance leader for the manufacturing facility, providing strategic financial leadership and business partnership to drive operational performance, profitability, and sustainable growth. This role shapes financial strategy through budgeting, forecasting, cost management, capital investment analysis, and governance while ensuring a strong internal control environment. Working as a key member of the plant leadership team, the Plant Controller influences business decisions, enables operational excellence, and provides independent financial insight that supports achievement of plant and enterprise objectives.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Financial Leadership

• Lead the plant's financial management by providing strategic oversight of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow to support operational and financial performance.
• Direct the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and financial planning processes to align plant objectives with enterprise priorities.
• Lead the monthly financial close process and communicate timely, accurate financial results and performance insights to plant leadership.

Business Partnership

• Partner with the Plant Manager and leadership team to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, and overall business performance.
• Influence cross-functional decisions through data-driven insights and financial expertise.

Cost Management & Operational Finance

• Lead standard costing, manufacturing cost analysis, and variance reporting to improve operational efficiency and cost performance.
• Identify and evaluate cost reduction, productivity improvement, and value creation opportunities across plant operations.
• Analyze financial trends and operational performance to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Capital & Investment Management

• Lead the financial evaluation of capital investment opportunities by developing business cases, return on investment analyses, and financial recommendations.
• Partner with operations leadership to prioritize capital investments that maximize long‑term business value.

Governance & Compliance

• Maintain a strong internal control environment supporting financial integrity, inventory, fixed assets, procurement, and compliance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), corporate financial policies, and accounting standards.
• Lead responses to internal and external audit activities and drive timely resolution of audit findings.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop plant finance team members to strengthen organizational capability and financial stewardship.
• Foster collaboration across finance and operational functions to promote accountability, continuous improvement, and informed decision‑making.

You Will Love It Here If…

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast‑paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 6+ of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience, including manufacturing finance experience within a manufacturing environment.

Preferred

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of internal controls, financial governance, and accounting principles.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence cross‑functional decision‑making.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead teams, build collaborative partnerships, and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Competencies

• Business Insight – Applies financial and operational knowledge to improve business performance and guide strategic decisions.
• Decision Quality – Makes timely, sound decisions using financial analysis, data, and business judgment.
• Collaborates – Builds strong partnerships across functions to achieve shared business objectives.
• Drives Results – Delivers high‑quality financial outcomes while maintaining accountability for performance.
• Financial Acumen – Interprets financial information to evaluate opportunities, manage risk, and maximize business value.
• Develops Talent – Coaches and develops team members to build organizational capability and strengthen financial leadership.

RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $98,400.00 - USD $139,000.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 10% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.