Strategic Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc.; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Controller for our Franklin Park, IL manufacturing site. You will serve as the financial leader and key partner to plant leadership, overseeing cost accounting, inventory controls, forecasting, and reporting to drive performance and profitability.

The role emphasizes partnering with operations and supply chain to improve financial results, manage AOP cycles, and maintain strong internal controls in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years of manufacturing finance experience with strong plant accounting exposure.
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Cost Manager, or manufacturing finance leader preferred.
• Strong expertise in: Cost accounting, Manufacturing reporting, Variance analysis.
• Inventory management, Forecasting and budgeting.
• ERP/MRP systems, Advanced Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence across operations and finance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the financial leader and trusted business partner to plant leadership.
• Lead all plant accounting activities including cost accounting, inventory controls, variance analysis, accruals, BOM accuracy.
• Forecasting and financial reporting, analyze monthly financial results and provide actionable operational insights.
• Partner closely with operations, production, and supply chain teams to improve financial and operational performance.
• Lead annual operating plans (AOP), forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Monitor labor, material, overhead, freight, inventory, and manufacturing cost drivers.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory reporting and physical inventory processes.
• Perform cost audits and investigate manufacturing variances and inventory adjustments.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate financial standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through financial analysis and operational partnership.

Job description

ProAmpac Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Plant Controller for our Franklin Park, IL manufacturing site. You will serve as the financial leader and key partner to plant leadership, overseeing cost accounting, inventory controls, forecasting, and reporting to drive performance and profitability.

The role emphasizes partnering with operations and supply chain to improve financial results, manage AOP cycles, and maintain strong internal controls in a fast-paced plant environment.