Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

Green Bay Packaging is seeking an experienced Division Controller who will oversee the Accounting & Payroll departments and play a key role in supporting the Vice-President & General Manager’s organizational plans.   This position is perfect for a lifelong learner who takes pride in their work and love what they do, but also has the ambition to expand their responsibilities by developing a greater understanding of division operation. We are seeking a candidate with an analytical mindset who has 5 years’ experience in accounting methods, with a focus on successful problem solving and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Inventory / Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition - Ensure accounting department is trained and operates in accordance with applicable procedures - Oversee operations of the accounting department, including an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department goals and objectives, IT  - Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions - Issue timely and complete financial statements - Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting to the Corporate Office - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities - Coordinate capital project proposals for corporate approval - Communicate with customers regarding invoicing and past due accounts receivable - Provide oversite for Accounting and Payroll functions - All other duties as assigned Prepare, review, and analyze all financial information for the Kalamazoo Division. This includes the monthly financial statements, budget projections, inventory reports, costing reports, etc. Maintain and monitor all accounting systems including General Ledger, Payroll, Property Ledger, Roll Stock Inventory, LIFO Inventory, Maintenance Cost Reporting, etc. Supervise accounting staff and IT department. Purchase authorization of all items. Get General Managers authorization as deemed necessary. Maintain costing and machine hour rates within the Kiwi System.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess : - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field, required - CPA (active license), preferred but not required - A minimum of 5 years of experience directing an accounting department, preferably in a manufacturing environment - Cost accounting experience including development of overhead & labor rates along with variance analysis - Demonstrated ability to communicate well with customers and supplier counterparts as well as plant team members on all levels, on a daily basis - Demonstrated proficiency with accounting / management software systems - Demonstrated knowledge of tax codes and regulatory requirements - Knowledge of quality standards such as BRC - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements as well as effectively write reports and present financial information - Ability to calculate financial figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value - Ability to evaluate financial alternatives and recognize financial trends and performance - Ability to lead and manage a team.

Compensation & Benefits

In addition to a competitive wage, the selected candidate will enjoy a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, wellness programs, STD, LTD, life insurance, company matching 401(k). Green Bay Packaging benefits may vary by position or division.

Company Overview

Started in 1933, Green Bay Packaging Inc. is a family owned, vertically integrated company consisting of corrugated container plants, a folding carton facility, recycled and virgin containerboard mills, pressure-sensitive label roll stock plants, timberlands, a paper slitting operation, and a sawmill facility. Headquartered in Green Bay, Wis., Green Bay Packaging Inc. employs over 4,600 team members and operates 40 facilities in 16 states, each with a dedication to innovative development of its products and forestry resources, with a focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and continuous improvement. For more information about Green Bay Packaging Inc., visit gbp.com.

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