Plant Controller

Reynolds Consumer Products; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer products sector is searching for a Plant Controller for its Louisville location. This role is crucial for managing financial operations, providing insights, and ensuring accurate reporting. Candidates should have a strong background in finance and accounting, especially in a manufacturing environment, with a commitment to continuous improvement and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and benefits

Opportunity for growth

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related professional Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience.
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment in the finance or accounting function.
• Systems capabilities including Hyperion and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews.
• Ensure compliance of SOX and internal controls.
• Provide financial direction and insights to improve site performance.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Leadership

Education

BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA

Tools

ERP systems (SAP a plus)

Advanced Excel

Job description

Overview

Join Reynolds Consumer Products…a world of opportunities! We are passionate about achieving results and have fun winning as a team!

At Reynolds Consumer Products, we provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and fun workplace environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you!

We are searching for a Plant Controller to join our team located at our Cooking manufacturing facility in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities

Your Role:

As aPlant Controller, you will perform general accounting, auditing, business analysis, and reporting and will be responsible for providing financial management, guidance, and control of the manufacturing costs and operations for plant. The Plant Controller is responsible for coordinating separate or specialized accounting treatment and reporting (e.g., cost accounting using standard cost, process cost, and financial statements & reports) for different senior management and/or external customers.

You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

The Plant Controller is an integral member of the plant leadership team that is responsible for managing the financial operations of the plant and providing financial direction, valuable insights, and recommendations to improve site performance. You will have the opportunity to:

• Operate as the CFO for the plant with a deep understanding and accountability to the Income Statement, Balance sheet and Cash flows of the plant.
• Apply accounting principles, theories, concepts, and practices to implement, and research cost reduction and expansion opportunities.
• Manage the month-end close process and conduct financial reviews with the Management team to ensure the accuracy of the financial results.
• Ensure compliance of SOX and internal controls, create a strong control environment related to inventory, fixed assets and procurement and lead responses to internal audit findings.
• Develop annual Plan and quarterly forecasting and standard costing for the site.
• Lead efforts around capital investment to include identification of projects with good returns, engaging with plant leadership on capital investment proposals, establishing ROI expectations and building the analytics needed to propose opportunities with strong returns.
• Be a key business partner to the Plant Manager, plant leadership team, Business Unit and Marketing teams and provide day-to-day technical advice and guidance on longer term strategy development and key initiatives.
• Supervise 2 finance team members and provide guidance to other functions as necessary.
• In locations where applicable, be responsible for complying with the SQF and GMP practices and programs to ensure safe food packaging product and to report food safety problems to those with authority to act.

In this exciting role, you will influence the business performance, ensure accountability and accuracy, and work towards continuous improvement of processes.

You will love it here if…

• You put safety first, always
• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities

Qualifications

We need you to have:

• BA/BS degree in Finance or Accounting
• Experience in a large manufacturing environment in the finance or accounting function.
• 5+ years of related professional Manufacturing Cost Accounting experience
• Systems capabilities including ERP systems (SAP a plus), Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel a must.
• Teamwork and leadership skills.

Icing on the cake:

• MBA.
• CPA or CMA.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Leadership experience with a consumer manufacturing company.

If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you!

• Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature?
• Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on?
• Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work?
• Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first?
• Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection?
• Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo?

Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn!

Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company!

Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them!

Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available

Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Careeracross a world of opportunities!

For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us [e-mail].

No recruiter calls or emails please.

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 $140,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /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.