Plant Controller

Silgan Containers; Town of Plover, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Telemedicine

Pet insurance

401(k) with match

Paid vacation & holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site role in Plover

Job summary

Silgan Containers in Plover, WI is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‑level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise. You will focus on cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.

The role reports to the Plant Manager and collaborates with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financials for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month-end close.
• Working knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Experience with SOX-aligned or internal control environments.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and process-focused work style.
• Capable of meeting deadlines while working collaboratively.
• Prior people management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution.
• Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines.
• Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions.
• Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials.
• Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness.
• Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs.
• Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management.
• Provide day‑to‑day oversight of the plant accounting clerks.
• Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory controls

GAAP knowledge

SOX controls

Month-end close

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

ERP systems

Job description

## Plant ControllerApply: On Site: Plover, Wisconsin: Full time: Posted Today: R8213Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to provide plant‐level manufacturing accounting and finance expertise at our Plover, WI, manufacturing facility. This role focuses on cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners closely with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financials for manufacturing operations.**Why Join Silgan*** Medical, dental, and vision insurance* Virtual healthcare through telemedicine* Optional wellness programs, including pet insurance* 401K with a 6 percent employer match* 15 paid vacation days and 10 paid holidays annually* Tuition assistance and professional development programs* Full‐time, on‐site role located in Plover, WI**What You’ll Do as a Plant Controller*** Assist with inventory accuracy, including quarterly physical inventories, audit cadence, and variance resolution* Manage monthly closing, plant financial statements, and standardized financial reporting in accordance with corporate timelines* Prepare budgeting, forecasting, and annual operating plan submissions* Maintain standard costs, cost accounting processes, and bills of materials* Manage compliance with SOX internal controls and maintain audit readiness* Participate in production meetings and conduct regular plant walkthroughs* Partner with plant management on manufacturing finance and cost management* Provide day‐to‐day oversight of the plant accounting clerks* Collaborate with corporate finance on reporting accuracy and control compliance**What You Bring*** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance* 3–5 years of manufacturing accounting or manufacturing finance experience* Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and month‐end close* Working knowledge of GAAP principles* Experience with SOX‐aligned or internal control environments* Detail‐oriented, organized, and process‐focused work style* Comfortable managing plant accounting duties with minimal supervision* Strong ability to meet deadlines while working collaboratively* Prior people management experience preferred* JD Edwards or ERP system experience preferred**Who We Are**Silgan Containers is a global manufacturer of metal packaging solutions serving food, beverage, healthcare, and consumer products markets. We operate in a structured manufacturing environment focused on safety, quality, compliance, and operational excellence.**Take the Next Step**Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Controller in Plover, WI, and contribute to manufacturing accounting operations in a high‐engagement plant environment.