Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Responsible for directing the financial management, business planning and accounting activities of a plant. Supervises plant payroll, payables, receivables, management, and financial reporting. Develops short‑ and long‑term plans and forecasts, provides financial and operational analysis, and recommends alternatives to improve plant results.

• Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the plant and provide guidance for management decisions, ensuring financial statement accuracy, timely transaction processing, proper payments and authorization, internal control compliance, safeguarding assets, adherence to credit policies and customer collections, and effective disclosure practices.
• Ensure plant compliance with federal, state, and local laws and that PCA’s key and significant controls are in place and operating.
• Conduct month‑/year‑end closings and ensure proper financial transaction processing.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget, financial reports, and forecasts.
• Maintain the system of accounts and document balances through complete and timely account reconciliations.
• Prepare internal reports, revise and update reports for management decision‑making; analyze and report variances.
• Make recommendations to plant management to improve short‑ and long‑term results.
• Review financial position and key control issues with plant management on a quarterly basis.
• Work with internal audit on all control‑based work and ensure all audit findings and AFR issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis.
• Manage profit forecasting, annual budgeting, and month‑end closing processes for the plant. Prepare financial analysis and scenarios as requested.
• Manage the capital expenditure process, including analysis of significant projects and ensuring project financials are prepared properly prior to Board of Directors submission; ensure plant accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking for all projects.
• Provide guidance, training, and operating documentation to accounting staff and other staff engaging in accounting activities.
• Conduct succession planning activities within the plant.
• Understand and follow company policies and procedures, share information benefiting the team, and find ways to improve service delivery to customers.

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance.
• 8+ years of experience in the accounting function with a solid understanding of all major areas of accounting.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing setting with 1–2 years as Plant Accountant (or similar) and overall understanding of plant operations.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts, principles, accounting procedures, and internal controls.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and inventory management.
• Ability to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management.
• Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently.
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel and accounting software.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and training skills to shape and lead a team by example and create enthusiasm.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and authorized to work in the U.S.

• Masters in finance or accounting.
• CPA designation.
• 2+ years of previous supervisory management experience with hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action.

• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints, multitask, and build sound relationships with internal and external customers.
• Excellent communication, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Capable of independently making sound decisions through creative problem‑solving.
• Capable of working with ambiguity and change.

• Starting salary range: $110K – $135K annually, commensurate with experience.
• Bonus:
  Annual, based upon individual contribution and overall company performance.
• Paid vacation:
  Three (3) weeks per calendar year. Pro‑rata vacation during the first year of hire based on start date.
• Paid holidays.
• Within the first 30 days of employment, employees (and dependents) are eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages—medical, dental, and vision—and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
• Upon hire, employees are automatically enrolled in the 401(k) plan with pre‑tax and Roth contribution options and employer matching contributions.

Disclaimer:
The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.