Plant Controller

Amcor LLC; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

Life insurance & disability

Parental Leave

Retirement Savings Plan with company  

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a Plant Controller for the Pauls Valley facility to lead all financial matters on the plant’s leadership team. This hands-on role directs accounting and finance, guiding daily operations and long-term strategy as a close partner to plant leadership.

You will own the Plant P&L, manage inventory and forecasts, ensure US GAAP compliance, and deliver timely reports with insights to help leadership make informed decisions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance in manufacturing.
• Top-notch analytical skills and ability to communicate complex information clearly.
• Aptitude for cross‑department teamwork and team development.
• Robust IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, HFM, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead organization, direction, and controls of all plant accounting and financial functions.
• Own Plant P&L, inventory (working capital), forecasts, and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies; provide clear leadership insights.
• Analyze financial results and communicate recommendations to plant leadership, BU, and Sales.
• Provide training on systems and financial processes to maintain high controllership standards.
• Collaborate with site leadership to drive profitability and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross‑functional teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in finance or accounting

MBA / CPA / CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

SAP

HFM

PowerPoint

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionAs the Plant Controller, you'll be the go-to expert for all financial matters on the plant’s leadership team. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you'll set the direction for accounting and finance, guiding everything from day-to-day operations to long-term strategy. This is more than just an accounting job—it’s your chance to help lead, shape, and grow a business. If you’re ready to bring your financial expertise to an essential leadership role, we want to meet you!Curious what life’s like around here? Pauls Valley offers small-town friendliness, affordable living, easy commutes, and a strong sense of community—all while keeping you connected to some of the best amenities in the region.Norman is an easy drive north, offering the energy of a college town with great restaurants, shopping, and the University of Oklahoma. Keep going and you're in the Oklahoma City metro, with major entertainment, dining, shopping, professional sports, and a major airport.Closer to home, you’ll find plenty of outdoor activities, local sports, and community events without the traffic and higher cost of living that come with a larger city.If you're looking for a great career opportunity with lower living costs, more space, less time commuting, and access to everything a larger metro has to offer, Pauls Valley is worth a look.WHAT YOU GET TO DOPlant controller is the key financial position on the plant’s leadership team.This role is responsible for the organization, direction, and controls of all aspects of the assigned plant’s accounting and financial functions, which includes timely and accurate reporting to Amcor. And in full compliance with US GAAP and Amcor policies.Leads analysis and communication of financial information to support effective business decisions. Including interpreting results and making recommendations to Plant leadership, Sales, and Business Unit Leadership teams, along with an emphasis on change leadership and outperformance.Supports the Business Unit by providing training on systems and financial processes ensuring that a high standard of controllership is maintained across all plants.Demonstrate and foster Amcor Values, including safety actions and participation.Ownership of Plant P&L, inventory (working capital), month and quarterly forecasts, financial comparisons, and explanations of actual results versus the financial estimates delivering insights and clear explanations for leadership.Drives a strategic vision for optimal results and communicates to and coordinates with the teams to achieve those objectives.Ensure plant management understands operational levers that affect plant profitability. Including training and development of financial acumen to the plant leadership team.Prepare and analyze detailed financial reports — material usage, cost statements, profit and loss statements, manufacturing statistics, labor analysis, and sales analysis.Balance sheet analysis and reconciliation for key accounts, including inventory.Act as significant contributor to Site/BU commercial excellence utilizing profitability tools such as PMDB and providing strategic guidance on customer profit performance and trends.Understand and ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, DOA and SOXCareer development mentorWHAT WE VALUELeading Teams: Guide teams effectively, foster collaboration, and inspire confidenceInfluence Others; Organizational AwarenessLeading Self: Deliver results, show courage in decision-making, and learn from challengesDrive for Results; Managerial CourageLeading the Business: See the big picture, act with agility, and demonstrate business insightBusiness Acumen; Strategic AgilityOperational Excellence: Set high standards, measure progress, and push for improvementManaging and Measuring WorkWHAT WE WANT FROM YOURequired:7+ years of progressive experience in finance (mainly in manufacturing) rolesBachelor’s in finance or accounting, (MBA, CPA or CMA a plus)Top-notch analytical skills and the ability to communicate complex information clearlyAptitude for cross-department teamwork and team developmentRobust IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, HFM, PowerPoint)Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $98,000 to $24,500 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor’s Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. The salary range provided reflects the anticipated starting salary base pay for this role at the time of this posting and does not necessarily reflect full earning potential over the course of employment. This range is applicable to positions performed in jurisdictions with pay transparency requirements, including CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, MA, MN, NV, NJ, NY, RI, VT, WA, Washington DC, as well as remote roles that may be performed in these locations. Compensation for roles performed outside of these jurisdictions may vary. The Company reserves the right to modify this range at any time.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)