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Plant Controller

Amcor Rigid Packaging
Itasca, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/20/2025

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

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.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visitwww.amcor.com.

Job Description

Position Overview :

Functions as a key business partner and member of the plant leadership and finance teams. The Controller performs and coordinates all plant accounting and financial activities and ensures the financial integrity of plant operations. Additionally, this role leads the analysis of financial information, 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 detailed task work, strategic thinking, and leadership skills.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties :

  • 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.
  • Qualifications :

  • Education : Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA Certification, CMA, and master's degree, preferred
  • Minimum of five years of progressive experience as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment
  • High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.), ERP / MRP systems, SAP 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.
  • ADA Requirements :

    Physical Requirements

    Normal Vision

    Distant Vision

    Normal Vision

    Hearing / Listening

    Sitting

    Talking / Speaking

    Hand / Finger Dexterity

    Walking

    Standing

    Other Physical Requirements : None

    Work Environment : Plant Manufacturing Setting

    Expected Travel : 10%

    The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

    OurExpectations

    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
  • Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

    Amcor 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.

    If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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    CompensationThe starting salary for this position is expected to be between $101,900 to $135,900; however, base pay offered may vary within the full salary range $101,900 to $169,900 depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base pay information is based on national averages and a geographic differential may be applied based on work location. Position may also be eligible for Amcor's Management Incentive Plan / Sales Incentive Plan, which is an annual bonus program based on business and individual performance, as well as medical coverage and other health and welfare benefits. Benefits

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

  • Medical, dental and vision plans
  • Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
  • Company-paid holidays starting at 9 days per year and may be slightly higher by location
  • Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
  • Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
  • Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary accident disability benefits are available
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
  • Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
  • Salary : $101,900 - $169,900

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