Plant Financial Controller

Hood-Container-1; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Continuous learning & development

Empowering culture

Job summary

Hood Container Corporation in Houston seeks a Plant Financial Controller to lead the accounting function for our corrugated & converting operations. You will oversee GL, inventory, cost accounting, month-end close, and reporting while partnering with plant leadership to drive financial performance.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in a manufacturing finance/controller role, with strong Excel, US GAAP knowledge, and Amtech ERP exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, including coursework in Intermediate and Cost Accounting.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in a finance/controller role with manufacturing exposure.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and ERP/production systems (Amtech preferred).
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas).

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Partnership & Analysis: collaborate with plant leadership to interpret results and drive decisions.
• Performance Insight: analyze variances and recommend actions to management.
• Accounting, Reporting, and Control: own GL, inventory, cost accounting; manage month-end close and reporting.
• Planning & Forecasting: coordinate budget and forecasts for income statement and balance sheet.
• Internal Controls & GAAP: implement robust controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Leadership & Team Development: lead on-site accounting team and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Five+ years experience

Excel

US GAAP

Amtech ERP

Cost Accounting

Manufacturing

Communication

Packaging industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

Tools

Amtech ERP

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Plant Financial Controller

Full-time Regular 6207 North Houston Rosslyn Road Houston, Houston, TX, US

8 days ago Requisition ID: 3266

Are you ready to be a key strategic player in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Plant Controller to drive financial excellence and provide critical expertise to our plant leadership team. This is a salaried,on-site leadership position overseeing our Houston corrugated & converting operations. You will be the financial backbone of a $100M+ revenue facility, reporting directly to a remote Regional Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Partnership & Analysis

• Proactive Business Partner: Collaborate with the General Manager and Plant Leaders to interpret financial results, develop complex analyses, identify operational inefficiencies, and drive critical business decisions.


• Performance Insight: Analyze key variances and communicate clear explanations with recommended action plans to management.


• Consultation & Education: Provide proactive, unsolicited interpretation and education on complex financial and operational matters to drive informed decisions across departments.

Accounting, Reporting, and Control

• Ownership of Core Accounting: Manage all accounting operations, including General Ledger (G/L), Inventory, and Cost Accounting.


• Month-End & Reporting: Own the month-end closing process and prepare timely, accurate monthly financial statements and operational reports.


• Planning & Forecasting: Coordinate the plant’s budget and business planning activities, and prepare regular forecasts for the income statement, balance sheet, and statistics.


• Internal Controls & GAAP: Monitor and implement robust internal controls to safeguard company assets. Ensure all accounting adheres strictly to U.S. GAAP and local statutory requirements.

Leadership & Team Development

• Team Leader: Lead the continued professional development of the existing on-site accounting team, providing clear expectations and conducting periodic performance reviews.


• Cross-Functional Impact: Work effectively across all organizational boundaries and levels to achieve both plant and corporate objectives.


• Process Improvement: Share best practices across the finance team, focusing on process improvements, financial modeling, and procedure updates.

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, including coursework in Intermediate and Cost Accounting.


• Experience: Five+ years of progressive experience in a similar finance/controller role. Experience in Packaging or Corrugated industry required.


• Expertise: Strong manufacturing and Cost Accounting experience.


• Technical Skills: Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data manipulation).


• Knowledge: Solid understanding of basic ERP and production systems operations (Amtech preferred) and expert knowledge of US GAAP.

Skills & Attributes

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex financial data simply.


• Mindset: Highly motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and focused on accuracy.


• Drive for Change: Proven initiative and willingness to drive process improvement and innovation.


• Collaboration: Strong customer focus with a proactive willingness to engage and partner across the organization.

Here’s why you’ll love working at Hood Container:

• Competitive pay & benefits:We offer abase salary starting at $150,000, an annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy.


• Continuous learning:We invest inpaid training and developmentto help you grow your skills and advance your career.


• Caring & EmpoweringCompany Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.

Our goal is to have a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, Mill to Market company, specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last decade, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States.

To learn more about Hood Container Corporation visit www.hoodcontainer.com or check us out on social media!