Assistant Plant Controller - Manufacturing

Assistant Plant Controller | Manufacturing Modesto, CA

I’m excited to partner with a long-time client and global leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing on a Plant Controller opportunity in Modesto, CA.

This is a well-established organization with a strong presence in the packaging industry, providing innovative plastic packaging solutions to major brands across a variety of consumer and industrial markets.

This is a hands-on, mid-level plant finance role working closely with the Plant Manager and HR leadership. The ideal candidate will have manufacturing experience, strong SAP skills, and enjoy partnering with Operations to understand the financial impact of day-to-day plant performance.

• Manage monthly close and plant financial reporting

• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances

• Support budgeting and forecasting

• Partner with Operations on cost-saving initiatives

• Monitor inventory and standard costs

• Support capital projects, fixed assets and financial controls

• Provide financial insight to plant leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field

• Manufacturing plant experience

• SAP experience is required

• Experience with month-end close, budgeting/forecasting and variance analysis

• Understanding of inventory and standard costing

• Strong analytical and Excel skills

Manufacturing experience is highly preferred.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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