Plant Controller

Silgan Containers Corp; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with 6% employer match

15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually

Tuition assistance and professional development programs

15 paid vacation days

10 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading metal food packaging manufacturer in Maxton, NC is seeking a Plant Controller responsible for managing accounting processes and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 5+ years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong knowledge of GAAP. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and planning.
• Maintain standard costs and bills of materials.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and monitor cost variances.
• Support cross‑functional production meetings and asset protection.
• Supervise front office administrative activities.

Skills

Cost accounting experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Plant Controller page is loaded## Plant Controllerremote type: On Sitelocations: Maxton, North Carolinatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R6692### **Plant Controller – Manufacturing. Maxton, NC**### ### ***** ### Medical, dental, and vision insurance* ### Virtual healthcare through telemedicine* ### Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance* ### 401k with 6% employer match* ### 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually* ### Tuition assistance and professional development programs* ### Full-time, on-site role located in Maxton, North Carolina* ### Compensation will be discussed transparently early in the interview process to ensure alignment### ### ### **What You Will Do:*** ### Manage plant accounting processes* ### Prepare monthly financial reporting, forecasting, and planning* ### Maintain standard costs and bills of materials* ### Oversee physical inventory, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliation* ### Ensure compliance with internal controls and GAAP* ### Review labor, materials, overhead, distribution costs, and inventory variances* ### Participate in daily and weekly cross-functional production meetings* ### Support internal control enhancements and asset protection* ### Supervise front office administrative activities### ### ### **What You Bring:** **Required Qualifications*** ### Bachelor’s degree in accounting* ### 5 or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment* ### Knowledge of GAAP* ### Experience with ERP systems* ### Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency### ### **Preferred Qualifications*** ### Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments* ### Knowledge of standard cost systems* ### Experience verifying production processes and performing plant walkthroughs### ### ### **Location*** ### Maxton, North Carolina* ### Full-Time. Exempt. On-site### ### ### Silgan Containers is North America’s leading metal food packaging manufacturer. The company supports sustainability through recycled materials, renewable energy initiatives, and modern manufacturing processes. Silgan provides long-term career paths across its nationwide network of manufacturing facilities.### ### ### **How to Apply.** Apply today to be considered for the Plant Controller – Maxton, NC position and bring your expertise to a company that builds more than containers. We build careers.***LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER***The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.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.**We offer you the following:*** Fair and competitive wages.* Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance plans, and other voluntary benefits.* 401k Retirement Savings Plan.* Tuition assistance.* Paid vacation and holidays.* A culture of development, growth, and advancement.* Opportunities for community outreach and volunteering.**Who we are:*** The largest subsidiary of Silgan Holdings and a foremost manufacturer of metal food containers in the US.* A stable, environmentally conscious, and publicly traded company.* A company that strives toward sustainability by reducing our carbon footprint, selecting like-minded suppliers, and providing recyclable products.* Silgan Containers has set sustainability targets through 2030 to source more renewable energy, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, and divert our waste from landfill to foster environmental stewardship.* An employer who cares about your safety, which means we do what's needed to protect our employees, and that's reflected in our "Drive to Zero Injuries" initiative results.**Follow Us**