Plant Controller — Drive Financial Strategy at Packaging Plant

Graphic Packaging International Spain SA; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) matching

Health & Welfare Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Graphic Packaging International, located in Sturgis, MI, is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and drive long-term value for the Americas Packaging Division.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in Accounting/Finance, 1-3 years in manufacturing, and a BA or equivalent experience, with strong Excel/ERP skills.

You will work with cross-functional teams on monthly close, forecasts, budgets, and continuous improvement, ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 - 5 years in an Accounting/ Finance role.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• ERP systems experience.
• Ability to travel 5%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant management and serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team.
• Review month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis.
• Review month end results package for the Plant and present to Regional / Senior Management.
• Oversee monthly close process including but not limited to oversight of Balance Sheet reconciliations and accurate Revenue and Expense reporting.
• Create monthly financial forecasts and analysis.
• Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirements.
• Lead the development and analysis of the annual operating plan.
• Oversee SOX Compliance.
• Support Operations with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital spending]
• Education & Experience: BA degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree.

Education

BA degree or related work experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Graphic Packaging International, located in Sturgis, MI, is seeking a Plant Controller to provide financial leadership and drive long-term value for the Americas Packaging Division.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in Accounting/Finance, 1-3 years in manufacturing, and a BA or equivalent experience, with strong Excel/ERP skills.

You will work with cross-functional teams on monthly close, forecasts, budgets, and continuous improvement, ensuring accurate financial reporting.