Plant Controller

Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for directing the financial management, business planning and accounting activities of a plant. The Plant Controller normally supervises the plant payroll, payables, receivables, management and financial reporting. The Plant Controller is involved in developing short- and long-term plans and forecasts based on business goals; providing financial and operational analysis of results; and providing financial and operational alternative recommendations to improve plant results.

Principal responsibilities include :

• Directing the accounting and financial affairs of the plant and providing guidance for management decisions
• Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws
• Conducting month / year-end closings
• Coordinating and directing the preparation of budget and financial reports and forecasts
• Maintaining a system of accounts and document balances through complete and timely account reconciliations
• Preparing internal reports and analyzing variances
• Making recommendations to plant management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the plant
• Reviewing the financial position and key control issues with plant management on a quarterly basis
• Working with internal audit on control based work
• Managing the profit forecasting, annual budgeting and month-end closing processes
• Managing the capital expenditure process
• Ensuring plant accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place
• Providing guidance, training, and operating documentation to accounting staff
• Conducting succession planning activities within the plant

Basic qualifications include :

Preferred qualifications include :

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include :

Compensation and benefits include :

Starting salary range for position : $87,000 - $100,000

Bonus : Annual Based upon individual contribution and overall, Company performance

Paid Vacation : Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year.

Paid Holidays

Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages medical, dental, and vision and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages.

Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.