Plant Controller

Graphic Packaging International

Portland, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$106,900–$142,600 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Receivable, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Analysis Skills, Animal Care, Balance Sheet, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Expense Reports, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Metrics, Financial Reporting, Food and Beverage Industry, Forecasting, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microwaves, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Personal Care, Plant Management, Pricing, Profit & Loss, Profit & Loss Analysis, Project Evaluation, Reconciliation, Revenue/Sales Reporting, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Team Player, Time Management, Variance Analysis, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Portland, OR
POSTED
1 day ago

Plant Controller

Requisition ID: 14744

Location:

Portland, OR, US, 97217

Department: Finance

Travel: Up to 25%

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

As a Plant Controller, you will be providing the financial leadership to our business decision making with the aim of maximizing long-term value, cash flows and shareholder return in the Americas Packaging Division. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in an Accounting / Finance role with 3-4 years in a manufacturing environment and will provide accurate and timely financial reporting to ensure we meet our business objectives. In addition, this position will offer the opportunity to work with cross functional teams to analyze data, provide management with a fair assessment of key projects including how we can optimize it in a way that helps to generate superior business results for the company; as well as support continuous improvement activities to achieve world class financial reporting standards. This position will lead the finance activities for our North Portland, OR location.

Position Scope:

Analytical support for all activities and processes of the local Site Leadership Team. Key processes include monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters. Responsibilities also include analysis and evaluation of the Plant's monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting. Provide analytical support including but not limited to customer profitability analysis and pricing etc.

Primary Responsibilities are, but not limited to the following:

  • Partner with plant management and serve as a member of the Site Leadership team.

  • Review of month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis

  • Review month end results package for the Plant and present to Regional / Senior Management

  • Oversee monthly close process including but not limited to oversight of Balance Sheet reconciliations and accurate Revenue and Expense reporting.

  • Create monthly financial forecasts and analysis.

  • Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirements.

  • Lead the development and analysis of the annual operating plan.

  • Oversee SOX Compliance

  • Support Operations with Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives and Appropriation Requests (AR) for capital spending

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field required.

  • Minimum 5-7 years in an Accounting/ Finance role

  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools.

  • ERP systems experience required; SAP preferred.

  • Travel 5-10%

Pay Range: $106,900.00 - $142,600.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process. We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com.

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Nearest Major Market: Portland Oregon

About the Company

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Graphic Packaging International

We’re a leader in the packaging industry, serving hundreds of the world’s most recognized brands. You’ve probably purchased food, beverages or other consumer products sold in our packaging.

As one of the largest global manufacturers of unbleached paperboard, coated recycled board, folding cartons, microwave packaging and machinery, we combine market-specific expertise and innovative thinking to create inspired packaging.

At Graphic Packaging International, we continue to set new standards for our industry, always looking ahead to help our customers meet changing consumer demands and their business goals. Our mission of providing nature-based, renewable packaging improves the environment for us all -- that’s why the world’s leading consumer and commercial brands are drawn to us.

We design smart and attractive packaging that stands out in the highly competitive retail marketplace, but that’s just the beginning. Our global capabilities, systems expertise and packaging solutions deliver value to our customers on many levels: Optimizing the supply chain. Improving sustainability metrics. Stretching marketing dollars. Boosting sales. Building brand loyalty.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Graphic Packaging has over 13,500 employees working in over 60 locations in North and South America, Europe and Australasia. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefit programs that are among the best in the industry to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

Are you ready to make a world of difference?  Please review the following employment opportunity and learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Other/Not Classified
FOUNDED
1991
WEBSITE
http://www.graphicpkg.com