Site Controller

plastipak; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance

EAP

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Tuition Assistance

Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Plastipak is seeking a Plant Controller for our Medina, Ohio location to be the financial business partner for the site.

You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost management, ensure policy compliance, and collaborate with Plant Leadership and Corporate Accounting.

This role offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities to optimize the site’s financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting for the site.
• Ensure site compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets.
• Control monthly physical inventory and perpetual inventory system inventory.
• Identify and report negative P&L impacts with improvement recommendations.
• Serve as SME on financial matters and liaison with Corporate Accounting.

Skills

Costing

AP/AR

Forecasting & budgeting

Variance analysis

Balance sheet reconciliation

GAAP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

As the Plant Controller, you will be the financial business partner for our Medina, Ohio location. You are the steward of the operation’s financial well‑being. You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant while being vigilant to identify improvement opportunities.

You Will

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site
• Be responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures
• Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets
• Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system
• Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L along with recommendations for improvement
• Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting

You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing
• Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• ERP system experience, preferably SAP

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.comPet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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