Regional Controller — Drive Plant Profitability & Strategy

Silgan Plastics LLC; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Regional/Plant Controller to oversee financial leadership for multiple manufacturing plants from our Missouri HQ. The role supports monthly close, forecasting, and variance analysis while partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to drive profitability and capital discipline.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, 2+ years plant controllership, proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite and advanced Excel, and strong communication skills to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
• 5+ years progressive responsibility accounting experience in manufacturing
• 2+ years plant controllership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a process-oriented mindset
• Advanced Excel and strong MS Office proficiency
• Effective communicator, both verbally and written
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Collaborative cross-functional mindset with influence across teams
• ERP systems understanding; Oracle E-Business Suite experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and financial leadership for assigned plants or regions, ensuring accurate and timely monthly close, reporting, and forecasting
• Measure and record business transactions including General Ledger, A/P, Payroll, Inventory and Fixed Assets
• Ensure reserves, write-offs and accruals are timely and appropriate
• Review plant income statements, balance sheet accounts, and key operational metrics to identify risks and opportunities, and prepare variance analyses
• Support capital project evaluation, tracking, and post-investment review
• Challenge budgets and forecasts to drive improved financial performance
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain leadership to support profitability and capital discipline
• Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and SOX and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate internal and external audit requirements at the plant level
• Engage in business optimization, data analytics and cross-functional process improvements
• Serve as a finance utility for ad-hoc analyses and strategic initiatives

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Standard cost accounting

Financial analysis

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Oracle E-Business Suite

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

Silgan Plastics LLC is seeking a Regional/Plant Controller to oversee financial leadership for multiple manufacturing plants from our Missouri HQ. The role supports monthly close, forecasting, and variance analysis while partnering with Operations and Supply Chain to drive profitability and capital discipline.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing accounting, 2+ years plant controllership, proficiency in Oracle E-Business Suite and advanced Excel, and strong communication skills to