Plant Controller

Plant Controller role at Ahlstrom
. Join us on our journey to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World
. We aim to attract, retain, and energize passionate people, invest in professional development, and provide opportunities for personal growth.

As the Controller, you will partner closely with Operations and Business Development Managers to effectively manage and control the finances for the plant. Core responsibilities include general accounting, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, and budget process support.

• Ensure cost center accounting and standard cost accuracy
• Be responsible for planning, accounting, and reporting for the plant
• Ensure inventories (count and valuation) are accurate
• Support plant organization for more cost‑effective operations
• Help Business Unit in profitability analysis
• Ensure the correctness of periodic accruals
• Function as financial contact for external and internal stakeholders for local compliance
• Monthly, quarterly, and year‑end reporting, according to deadlines
• Provide product cost calculations for purchased or manufactured products as needed
• Forecast plant results according to group processes and rules (FC, AP)
• Support working capital management
• Provide investment analysis, including actual payback of closed projects
• Identify and monitor cost savings opportunities
• Support continuous improvement programs

• Bachelor’s degree in business/economics, accounting or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of relevant work experience in cost accounting and standard costing in a manufacturing company
• Some work experience in an auditing company is an asset
• Good knowledge of ERP system (JD Edwards or SAP preferred), Excel and general IT tools (HFM, Order Plan, Microsoft Office, etc.)
• Experience in a team‑based environment
• High level of initiative and independence in managing responsibilities
• Able to manage details while being able to discuss business issues
• Currently authorized to work in the US

• Medical, dental, vision coverage
• Company‑provided life insurance and short‑term disability
• Long‑term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Competitive 401(K) plan – eligible to start 1st month following start of employment

• Work schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday with flexibility to work from home for a few days throughout the week
• Must be flexible to work outside regular hours when required
• Location:
  
  515 W. Davenport St, Rhinelander WI

If you’re eager to learn and are looking for not just a job, but a career we want to invest in you.

Apply today & start your career with Ahlstrom!

Ahlstrom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ahlstrom will not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, non‑disqualifying disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us. Ahlstrom is a global leader in combining fibers into sustainable specialty materials. Our purpose is to Purify and Protect, with Every Fiber, for a Sustainable World. Our vision is to be the preferred sustainable specialty materials company for all stakeholders. Our three divisions – Filtration and Life Sciences, Food and Consumer Packaging, and Protective Materials – address global trends with safe and sustainable solutions.

Our net sales in 2024 amounted to EUR 3 billion and we employ some 6,800 people.

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