Cost Accountant - Plant Controller

Power Up Your Career: Cost Accountant

Ranpak is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our dynamic team and drive smarter decisions, optimize performance, and fuel growth across the business.

What You’ll Own

• Analyze raw materials, labor, and inventory to uncover insights that drive efficiency and profitability.
• Bridge Finance and Operations by collaborating with Engineering, Product Management, and Purchasing to develop machine costing and support new product initiatives.
• Maintain fixed assets, reconcile general ledger accounts, and support audits with detailed schedules and roll-forwards.
• Lead with Precision: Ensure accurate revenue recognition for automation projects and manage internal projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Support Innovation: Help planners close production orders, track labor hours, and manage internal projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible.
• Be a Cross-Functional Hero: Partner across departments to ensure item master accuracy and contribute to special projects that make a real impact.

What You Bring

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting (CMA or MBA a plus!)
• 3–5 years of cost accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing or automation environment.
• Proficiency in SAP and Excel, with a knack for turning data into actionable insights.
• A collaborative spirit and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities with ease.

About the Role

Ranpak is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: PACK) founded in 1972 with a mission to create sustainable packaging solutions. Our headquarters are in Concord Township, Ohio, with European and Asia Pacific headquarters in the Netherlands and Singapore, respectively. Ranpak serves a diverse range of industries including automotive parts, electronics, eCommerce, machinery, and home goods, with notable clients such as Amazon, IKEA, Sephora, Misfit Market, and BMW.

Qualifications

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.