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Description Position Summary: Pretium Packaging is seeking a results-driven Plant Controller to lead the financial operations for two 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 Plant Controller 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 two 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.
- Provide leadership and direction to local finance staff or shared service partners.
- Support capital investment projects with financial analysis and ROI modeling.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for senior leadership.
- Assist in audits and implement corrective actions when necessary.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
- 5+ 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.
- Leadership – Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and develop finance talent across sites.
- Attention to Detail – High level of accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
Travel Requirement - Occasional travel between the two sites, approximately 10-20%.
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