Plant Controller

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate.

About the role

As a Plant Controller, you will provide financial leadership to support business decision-making with the aim of maximizing long-term value, cash flows, and shareholder return in the Americas Packaging Division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in an Accounting/Finance role with 3-4 years in a manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to work with cross-functional teams to analyze data, provide management with assessments of key projects, and support continuous improvement activities to achieve world-class financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Analytical support for all activities and processes of the local Site Leadership Team, including monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters.
• Analysis and evaluation of the Plant’s monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting.
• Provide analytical support including customer profitability analysis and pricing.
• Partner with plant management and serve as a member of the Site Leadership team.
• Review month-end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis.
• Review month-end results package for the Plant and present to Regional/Senior Management.
• Oversee monthly close process including Balance Sheet reconciliations and accurate Revenue and Expense reporting.
• Create monthly financial forecasts and analysis.
• Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirements.
• Lead the development and analysis of the annual operating plan.
• Oversee SOX Compliance.
• Support Operations with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital spending.
• Follow all Plant rules, processes, hygiene, and allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
• Report any potentially unsafe conditions or customer complaints related to SQF to a person of authority.
• Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years in an Accounting/Finance role.
• 3-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.
• ERP systems experience required; SAP preferred.
• Travel 5-10%.

Skills

• Business Acumen
• Curiosity
• Interpersonal Skills
• Influence Skills
• Self-Starter
• Negotiation Skills
• Organization Skills
• Results Oriented

Pay

$96,800.00 - $129,000.00