Plant Finance Controller – Manufacturing & GAAP Lead

DrinkPAK, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Cell phone stipend

401(k) match

Pet insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

DrinkPAK in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Pennsylvania Controller to lead the accounting team, ensuring accurate monthly close and robust financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing finance background, CPA preferred, 10+ years in accounting with 5+ in leadership, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

This salaried, exempt role offers growth in a fast-paced environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA strongly preferred).
• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 5 years in leadership roles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar; implementation experience a plus).
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting in manufacturing.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Robust attention to detail and organizational skills with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive financial discipline.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, industry-specific financial regulations, and external party reporting requirements, including ASC 842 and 606.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for the Pennsylvania location.
• Work closely with operations, supply chain, and production teams to track plant activities daily and reflect financial implications in a timely manner.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision-making.
• Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff, including strategic direction for the accounting function.
• Support ERP system improvements and financial system enhancements.
• Continue to improve processes, SOPs and risk mitigation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

DrinkPAK in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Pennsylvania Controller to lead the accounting team, ensuring accurate monthly close and robust financial reporting. The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing finance background, CPA preferred, 10+ years in accounting with 5+ in leadership, and hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

This salaried, exempt role offers growth in a fast-paced environment and collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive financial