Travel is an essential requirement of the role as the Plant Controller is expected to maintain a visible presence within the facility, actively engage with operations leadership, and support initiatives that improve productivity, profitability, and operational effectiveness.
What you'll be doing
Lead all accounting, reporting, and controllership activities for the assigned manufacturing facility.
Serve as the primary financial business partner to the Plant Manager and plant leadership team, providing financial guidance and operational insights.
Supervise accountants and finance team members in preparing analyses and reports related to production performance, payroll, inventory, month-end close, and other financial activities.
Review financial data and transactions for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and internal control requirements.
Execute and oversee accounting processes including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and support for treasury, tax, and trade compliance activities.
Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and other financial transactions to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly financial results, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reporting.
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all reporting requirements.
Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and operational KPIs to identify risks and opportunities.
Analyze plant operational performance by product line, machine, department, shift, or other key business drivers and provide recommendations for improvement.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for the facility.
Coordinate and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle count programs while ensuring inventory accuracy and compliance with company policies.
Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements that improve efficiency, controls, and decision-making.
Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit observations and recommendations.
Partner with Operations, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and other functional teams to support business objectives.
Build and maintain strong employee relationships while providing leadership, coaching, development, performance feedback, and succession planning for finance team members.
Identify and escalate financial risks, control deficiencies, and compliance concerns while recommending corrective actions.
Support capital expenditure planning, project analysis, and post-investment reviews.
Participate in strategic initiatives, continuous improvement efforts, and business transformation projects as required.
Communicate plant financial performance, key risks, opportunities, and action plans to plant, regional, and corporate leadership teams.
This position can be located in either Milwaukee or DeForest, WI.
We would love to hear from you if
You have a minimum of a four-year degree
Experience as a Plant Controller/Administrative Manager
Working Conditions
This position is based at the assigned manufacturing facility and requires regular interaction with plant operations personnel. The Plant Controller is expected to maintain an active presence on the production floor and build strong working relationships with plant leadership and employees to support operational and financial objectives.
Compensation
The annual base salary range for this role is from $107,760 to $121,230, plus annual target bonus of 7.5% of base salary.
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At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
401(k) retirement plan with company match
Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.
