Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance & Cost Control

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation; Town of Plover (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition assistance

Wellness programs

Pet insurance

Job summary

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Plover, WI, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead plant-level manufacturing accounting and finance activities. The role concentrates on cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inventory accuracy, 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

SOX controls

Month-end close

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP JD Edwards

Plant accounting

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Silgan Containers Manufacturing Corporation in Plover, WI, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead plant-level manufacturing accounting and finance activities. The role concentrates on cost accounting, inventory controls, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and SOX internal controls within a structured manufacturing environment.

The Plant Controller reports to the Plant Manager and partners with plant operations and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls,