Site Controller (Manufacturing)

ProAmpac; De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead accounting and FP&A for a high-revenue manufacturing site. You will partner with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, manage close processes, budgeting, cost accounting, and margin improvement, while guiding strategic operational initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership and analytical skills within a manufacturing context. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in financial management in manufacturing, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial Management in a manufacturing organization.
• Proven and effective leadership and management skills.
• Solid experience in manufacturing environment and collaborating with plant leadership to drive financial excellence.
• Experience managing reporting, budgeting, general ledger, and coordinating audits.
• Analytical thinking; ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams and Outlook.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting and FP&A functions for a major manufacturing site (>$100M revenue).
• Drive monthly/quarterly/annual close processes and consolidated reporting.
• Oversee cost accounting, budgeting, and inventory working capital management.
• Provide financial guidance to plant leadership and partner on strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate internal audits and external audit activities.
• Ensure strong internal controls and policy adherence across the site.

Skills

Financial management

Leadership

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and FP&A functions for one of our largest manufacturing sites ($100M+ revenue). This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive financial excellence, support strategic operational initiatives, and provide strong financial guidance. The Plant Controller will oversee all aspects of financial operations, including close processes, general ledger management, cost accounting, budgeting, material margin improvement, and key analytical projects.
Essential Duties And Tasks

• Responsible for developing financial policies, practices and procedures that have significant impact on the site.
• Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate site level and consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of financial status.
• Work with site leadership to drive financial excellence within the site and provide accounting and FP&A support to the site at all levels.
• Align department strategy with organizational goals.
• Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications around financial goals at all levels throughout the site.
• Assist the plant manager in managing inventory working capital and driving continuous improvements in this area.
• Oversee & prepare monthly/quarterly consolidated supplemental detail in support of monthly financial reports including ad hoc reports and analyses of division finances that facilitate decision making.
• Coordinate all audit activity.
• All other duties as assigned.
  

Qualifications, Education, And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in either Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Financial Management in a manufacturing organization.
• Proven and effective leadership and management skills.
• Solid experience working in a manufacturing environment and working with plant leadership to drive financial excellence within the plant and in managing costs.
• Solid experience managing reporting, budget development and analysis, the general ledger and coordinating audit activities.
• Analytical thinking, ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Solid working knowledge of financial and accounting reporting systems and related manufacturing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Teams and Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
  

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