Plant Controller

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860's and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

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About the Role

Functions as a key business partner and member of the plant leadership team in a small to medium sized plant with a moderate amount of complexity. The Controller performs and coordinates all plant accounting and financial activities and ensures the financial integrity of plant operations. Additionally, this role advises and supports management in making long-term, strategic financial decisions related to production planning, procurement and investments for the plant. This is a hands-on role requiring both detailed task work and leadership skills.

• Serve as a business partner driving profitability:

  • Provide financial direction and support to plant manager and core management team regarding financial planning, budgeting, accruals, or investment activities of the plant.

  • Drive forward-looking, strategic vision for optimal results and coordinates/pushes the team to achieve their objectives.

• Measure performance and communicate results:

  • Drive a daily focus on continuous improvement by proactively creating, communicating and monitoring plant-specific key performance indicators.

  • Identify shortfalls in current state performance and create solutions.

• Develop talent and grow business acumen:

  • Ensure plant management understands operational levers that affect plant profitability and use that knowledge to drive profitability and ownership within the plant.

  • Serve as a thought leader and share best practices with peers.

  • Primary facility contact person for audits of company accounts and financial transactions.

• Provide actionable information:

  • Ensure accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports; lead discussions for all financial portions of plant monthly financial reviews/other meetings.

  • Utilizes data key financial systems in analyses to support decision making/actions on commercial evaluations and operational choices.

• Forecasting and budgeting activities

  • Consistent delivery of accurate financial projections through tight coordination with plant management.

  • Elevate projected risks/opportunities to management along with recommended actions.

  • Prepare and review plant capital spending requests.

• Drive process improvements

  • Maintain a strong internal controls and policy compliance culture at the facility in accordance with all organization policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives and current tax rules.

  • Help drive North America financial/systems process improvements as needed.

Physical Requirements

Normal Vision

Distant Vision

Near Vision

Hearing/ Listening

Sitting

Talking/Speaking

Hand/Finger Dexterity

Walking

Standing

About You

• Education: Bachelor's Degree Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting

• Master's degree and / or CMA / CPA certification preferred

• Minimum of five years of progressive experience as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, plant manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred

• High level of proficiency in Excel spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems, SAP R/3 experience (FI, CO, MM and PP modules) preferred

• Experience developing and leading annual budget, periodic forecasting and monthly closing process

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

• Previous experience in a SOX / GAAP accounting environment is preferred.

What we offer you

When you join Amcor Rigid Packaging, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans

• Flexible time off, including 80 hours of paid time off each year

• 9 company-paid holidays per year

• ARP Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits

• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leaves

• 401 (k) & ROTH 401 (k) Savings & Investment Plan w/ company match

• Retirement Savings Plan

• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)

• Fitness and Rewards & Recognition Programs

• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)

The pay range for the above referenced position is determined by taking into account many factors such as experience, qualifications, certifications, skills, education and other business-related factors. Salary decisions are based on each job. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $81,300 to $108,400.

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor's quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor's consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor's leadership and products

Amcor Flexibles North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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