Plant Controller

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Jackson Center, OH, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Chemical • Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Serves as the financial business partner for a manufacturing plant, leading budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, reporting, accounting compliance, inventory valuation, and variance analysis. Partners with plant leadership to achieve financial targets, identifies P&L improvement opportunities, and acts as the site’s financial subject matter expert and liaison with Corporate Accounting.
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As Plant Controller, you will be the financial business partner for our Jackson Center, OH, location.  You are the steward of the operation’s financial well-being.  You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant while being vigilant to identify improvement opportunities. 

  

You Will: 

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site 

  • Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures 

  • Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets 

  • Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system 

  • Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L, along with recommendations for improvement 

  • Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting 

  

You Have: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance   

  • Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience  

  • Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations  

  • Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation 

  • Working knowledge of GAAP 

  • ERP system experience, preferably SAP 

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs
*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 5 years of accounting experience
  • At least 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations
  • Working knowledge of costing, accounts payable and receivable, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation
  • Working knowledge of GAAP
  • ERP system experience, preferably SAP
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The Company
HQ: Plymouth, MI
6,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1967

What We Do

Plastipak is a global leader in sustainable packaging and recycling solutions. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Plymouth, Michigan, the company designs and manufactures high-quality, rigid plastic containers for the food, beverage, and consumer products industries, including automotive and aerosol products. Operating over 60 sites worldwide, Plastipak focuses on innovation and sustainability to provide packaging for some of the world's most recognized and respected brands.

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