Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
Being the customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
034394 Senior Manufacturing Controller (Open)Job Description:
Are you a finance professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for supporting manufacturing performance? We are looking for a Senior Manufacturing Controller to join our team and play a key role in driving financial transparency, reporting excellence, and strategic decision-making across the business.
This position includes global support responsibilities, currently with a primary focus on the EMEA region, offering an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, international environment and make a visible impact through financial expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements and balance sheet data for legal entities.
Support monthly financial reporting for senior management and board-level review.
Deliver financial metrics, dashboards, and performance insights across the business.
Reporting & Process Improvement
Maintain and enhance reporting templates and support continuous improvement of reporting processes.
Coordinate the preparation and distribution of internal financial and cross-functional reports.
Consolidation & Compliance
Support the consolidation of subsidiary financial statements and related reporting activities.
Monitor accounting regulations and disclosure requirements, and provide technical accounting support internally.
Assist with data management, external filings, and technical accounting analysis.
Business Partnership & Global Support
Provide financial guidance and strategic support to help achieve business objectives.
Support global operations with a current primary focus on the EMEA region.
Perform additional ad hoc duties as needed.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Relevant professional experience in finance, controlling, accounting, or financial reporting.
Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential for this role
Exposure to multinational or international business operations is a plus.
Ability to communicate in English with the external and internal stakeholders
Skills and Knowledge
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and financial statement analysis.
Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills.
Confident communication and stakeholder-management skills, with strong written and verbal proficiency.
Strong problem-solving mindset and the ability to work independently.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ownership.
Team-oriented approach with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
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At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
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EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Relevant professional experience in finance, controlling, accounting, or financial reporting
- Experience in a manufacturing environment
- Exposure to multinational or international business operations
- Ability to communicate in English with external and internal stakeholders
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greif, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Greif, Inc..
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
