Plant Controller: Strategic Finance Leader for Manufacturing

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision,

Life and disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. in Westfield, MA, onsite, seeks a Plant Controller to lead the accounting and FP&A for the Westfield manufacturing facility.

This leadership role partners with plant leadership to drive financial performance and operational excellence. The Plant Controller will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and working capital management, audit coordination, and profitability analysis, collaborating with operations and corporate finance to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Plant Controller or senior manufacturing finance leadership experience preferred.
• Strong experience leading both accounting and FP&A functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site accounting and FP&A activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including general ledger oversight and financial statement preparation.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Oversee cost accounting activities, product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance and support operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate results to plant and finance leadership.
• Drive improvements in working capital, inventory management, and material margin performance.
• Lead month-end variance analysis and provide insight into manufacturing performance and cost drivers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial controls.
• Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and ad hoc analyses to leadership teams.
• Support capital investment decisions, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities across the facility.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams.

Skills

Manufacturing finance leadership

FP&A leadership

Cost accounting

Budgeting

ERP systems

Financial modeling

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning software

Job description

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. in Westfield, MA, onsite, seeks a Plant Controller to lead the accounting and FP&A for the Westfield manufacturing facility.

This leadership role partners with plant leadership to drive financial performance and operational excellence. The Plant Controller will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and working capital management, audit coordination, and profitability analysis, collaborating with operations and corporate finance to