Staff Accountant
Pretium Packaging · Aurora, IL · 3 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
About the Role
Pretium Packaging is seeking a results-driven Staff Accountant to lead the financial operations for multiple manufacturing sites. This role serves as a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to drive performance, ensure cost efficiency, and support operational decision-making.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee all plant-level financial functions for multiple manufacturing locations, including accounting, cost analysis, and financial reporting.
- Act as a financial advisor to plant management teams, offering recommendations to improve profitability and productivity.
- Lead the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts; track and explain variances to budget and prior periods.
- Ensure accuracy of product costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing cost reporting.
- Partner with operations to analyze and interpret financial results related to labor, materials, and overhead.
- Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards.
- Support capital investment projects with financial analysis and ROI modeling.
- Assist in audits and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 3+ years of progressive finance experience in a manufacturing environment, with experience managing multiple sites strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial team members.
- Proven track record of process improvement and cost control initiatives.
Skills
- Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of financial and cost accounting principles in a manufacturing setting.
- Business Partnership: Ability to build strong relationships with plant leaders and influence decisions.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to turn data into actionable insights.
- Accountability & Ownership: Takes full responsibility for financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
- Communication: Clear and concise communication of financial information to all levels of the organization.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Schedule
Travel required up to 30%.