Staff AccountantAccountingAuroraWhite Oak CirSuite Aurora, IL moreJun

Staff Accountant

Pretium Packaging is seeking a results-driven Staff Accountant to lead the financial operations for multiple manufacturing sites. This role is a strategic partner to plant leadership, providing financial insights, analysis, and guidance to drive performance, ensure cost efficiency, and support operational decision-making. The Staff Accountant will oversee budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting while ensuring adherence to corporate accounting standards and internal controls.

Key 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Core Competencies:

• 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.

Travel Requirement:

Travel required up to 30%.

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