Plant Controller
Amcor
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Youngsville, NC
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Posted March 27, 2026
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- Provide financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders (Plant Manager, Plant management team, Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller and Division management) as required.
- Proactively use available tools to assess existing product profitability, identify improvement opportunities and follow-through as required with commercial and operations management
- Lead monthly “bridge calls” discussing plant financial performance versus Budget, Prior Year and/or Forecast
- Prepare materials and lead discussions for all financial portions of plant monthly / quarterly review meetings
- Coordinate preparation and review of plant budget/forecasts with management
- Coordinate preparation and submission of plant capital spending projects for management review and approval
- Proactively participate in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walk the floor, safety advocate, etc.
- Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with ARP policies and procedures along with quarterly SOX certification
- Develop and drive plant profitability improvement ideas and programs through a combination of specified commercial activity, cost leakage elimination, cost reduction programs, etc.
- Identify and elevate actual and projected financial risks and opportunities to management on a timely basis
- Analysis
- Review monthly segmentation results output (line costing / segmentation) to ensure accuracy of inputs and segmentation process
- Complete financial analysis to monitor costs and financial position in key areas (volumes, margins, scrap, utilities, labor, R&M, inventory, etc.)
- Analyze plant income statement (volumes, margins, variances, semi-variable costs, fixed costs, SG&A, etc.) and inventory transactions to identify issues, report on performance and drive continuous improvement
- Develop annual plant budget and periodic forecasts (as necessary)
- Develop and review designated plant balance sheet account reconciliations
- Monitor plant inventory (raw material, packaging material, finished goods, spare parts, etc.) movements and position to identify and resolve potential financial exposure or process issues (OSM, HFI, shrinkage, significant variances, obsolescence etc.)
- Prepare various financial models, as appropriate
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of plant driven (cost reduction, maintenance, EHS, quality, etc.) capital projects (CEAV’s)
- Accounting
- Daily, weekly and month-end activities as required to ensure a complete, accurate and timely close process:
- Create and post financial/statistical journal entries
- General ledger maintenance/transactional processing
- Review freight, purchase, cost center and other account coding and various other reports/data for exceptions and accuracy
- Monitor and review asset additions, transfers and disposals.
- Ensure complete and accurate supporting documentation
- Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and inter-company transfers
- Review and confirm A/P voucher batches as supplied by corporate A/P
- Prepare standard financial and operational reports as needed
- Prepare and review assigned balance sheet account reconciliations including required supporting documentation
- Accurate, complete and timely financial reporting of plant results through weekly reports, monthly closing & reporting process
- Develop/update, review and input product segment statistical allocations
- Ensure relevant accounting guidelines and policies are properly and consistently applied
- Monitor plant fixed assets to ensure accuracy of movements (additions, transfers, disposals, etc.) and position
- Assist plant operations in achieving A/P efficiency targets
- Prepare, review and present annual and quarterly operational budgets and profit projections
- Prepare Local, provincial and federal tax returns, as applicable
- Coordinate with HR on payroll activity
- Other
- Assist Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller with special projects as required
Commitments
Travel 10%
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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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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
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Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience in accounting / finance as Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent)
- Experience developing and leading annual budget, periodic forecasting and monthly closing process
- Experience developing and analyzing complex financial models
- Strong IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, Outlook soft/BPC/Hyperion, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Travel 10%
Education
- (Not required) – Education: Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or Finance – CPA / CMA / MBA a plus
Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Position Overview:
Function as a key member of the core plant management & Specialty Containers (SC) Finance teams. Work as part of Plant management team to maximize plant profitability. Perform and coordinate all plant accounting and financial activities and ensure financial integrity of plant operations. This is a hands-on role requiring successful candidate to work at both detailed task level and higher management support level.
Management Support
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders (Plant Manager, Plant management team, Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller and Division management) as required.
Proactively use available tools to assess existing product profitability, identify improvement opportunities and follow-through as required with commercial and operations management
Lead monthly “bridge calls” discussing plant financial performance versus Budget, Prior Year and/or Forecast
Prepare materials and lead discussions for all financial portions of plant monthly / quarterly review meetings
Coordinate preparation and review of plant budget/forecasts with management
Coordinate preparation and submission of plant capital spending projects for management review and approval
Proactively participate in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walk the floor, safety advocate, etc.
Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with ARP policies and procedures along with quarterly SOX certification
Develop and drive plant profitability improvement ideas and programs through a combination of specified commercial activity, cost leakage elimination, cost reduction programs, etc.
Identify and elevate actual and projected financial risks and opportunities to management on a timely basis
Analysis
Review monthly segmentation results output (line costing / segmentation) to ensure accuracy of inputs and segmentation process
Complete financial analysis to monitor costs and financial position in key areas (volumes, margins, scrap, utilities, labor, R&M, inventory, etc.)
Analyze plant income statement (volumes, margins, variances, semi-variable costs, fixed costs, SG&A, etc.) and inventory transactions to identify issues, report on performance and drive continuous improvement
Develop annual plant budget and periodic forecasts (as necessary)
Develop and review designated plant balance sheet account reconciliations
Monitor plant inventory (raw material, packaging material, finished goods, spare parts, etc.) movements and position to identify and resolve potential financial exposure or process issues (OSM, HFI, shrinkage, significant variances, obsolescence etc.)
Prepare various financial models, as appropriate
Coordinate the preparation and submission of plant driven (cost reduction, maintenance, EHS, quality, etc.) capital projects (CEAV’s)
Accounting
Daily, weekly and month-end activities as required to ensure a complete, accurate and timely close process:
Create and post financial/statistical journal entries
General ledger maintenance/transactional processing
Review freight, purchase, cost center and other account coding and various other reports/data for exceptions and accuracy
Monitor and review asset additions, transfers and disposals. Ensure complete and accurate supporting documentation
Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and inter-company transfers
Review and confirm A/P voucher batches as supplied by corporate A/P
Prepare standard financial and operational reports as needed
Prepare and review assigned balance sheet account reconciliations including required supporting documentation
Accurate, complete and timely financial reporting of plant results through weekly reports, monthly closing & reporting process
Develop/update, review and input product segment statistical allocations
Ensure relevant accounting guidelines and policies are properly and consistently applied
Monitor plant fixed assets to ensure accuracy of movements (additions, transfers, disposals, etc.) and position
Assist plant operations in achieving A/P efficiency targets
Prepare, review and present annual and quarterly operational budgets and profit projections
Prepare Local, provincial and federal tax returns, as applicable
Coordinate with HR on payroll activity
Other
Assist Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller with special projects as required
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or Finance – CPA / CMA / MBA a plus
3 or more years of experience in accounting / finance as Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent)
Experience developing and leading annual budget, periodic forecasting and monthly closing process
Experience developing and analyzing complex financial models
Strong IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, Outlook soft/BPC/Hyperion, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Travel 10%
Our Expectations
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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . 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.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)
At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.
Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.
To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube
Job Description
Position Overview:
Function as a key member of the core plant management & Specialty Containers (SC) Finance teams. Work as part of Plant management team to maximize plant profitability. Perform and coordinate all plant accounting and financial activities and ensure financial integrity of plant operations. This is a hands-on role requiring successful candidate to work at both detailed task level and higher management support level.
Management Support
Essential Responsibilities and Duties:
Provide financial information, analysis and support to various stakeholders (Plant Manager, Plant management team, Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller and Division management) as required.
Proactively use available tools to assess existing product profitability, identify improvement opportunities and follow-through as required with commercial and operations management
Lead monthly “bridge calls” discussing plant financial performance versus Budget, Prior Year and/or Forecast
Prepare materials and lead discussions for all financial portions of plant monthly / quarterly review meetings
Coordinate preparation and review of plant budget/forecasts with management
Coordinate preparation and submission of plant capital spending projects for management review and approval
Proactively participate in plant operations via internal meetings, interaction with staff and hourly employees, walk the floor, safety advocate, etc.
Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with ARP policies and procedures along with quarterly SOX certification
Develop and drive plant profitability improvement ideas and programs through a combination of specified commercial activity, cost leakage elimination, cost reduction programs, etc.
Identify and elevate actual and projected financial risks and opportunities to management on a timely basis
Analysis
Review monthly segmentation results output (line costing / segmentation) to ensure accuracy of inputs and segmentation process
Complete financial analysis to monitor costs and financial position in key areas (volumes, margins, scrap, utilities, labor, R&M, inventory, etc.)
Analyze plant income statement (volumes, margins, variances, semi-variable costs, fixed costs, SG&A, etc.) and inventory transactions to identify issues, report on performance and drive continuous improvement
Develop annual plant budget and periodic forecasts (as necessary)
Develop and review designated plant balance sheet account reconciliations
Monitor plant inventory (raw material, packaging material, finished goods, spare parts, etc.) movements and position to identify and resolve potential financial exposure or process issues (OSM, HFI, shrinkage, significant variances, obsolescence etc.)
Prepare various financial models, as appropriate
Coordinate the preparation and submission of plant driven (cost reduction, maintenance, EHS, quality, etc.) capital projects (CEAV’s)
Accounting
Daily, weekly and month-end activities as required to ensure a complete, accurate and timely close process:
Create and post financial/statistical journal entries
General ledger maintenance/transactional processing
Review freight, purchase, cost center and other account coding and various other reports/data for exceptions and accuracy
Monitor and review asset additions, transfers and disposals. Ensure complete and accurate supporting documentation
Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and inter-company transfers
Review and confirm A/P voucher batches as supplied by corporate A/P
Prepare standard financial and operational reports as needed
Prepare and review assigned balance sheet account reconciliations including required supporting documentation
Accurate, complete and timely financial reporting of plant results through weekly reports, monthly closing & reporting process
Develop/update, review and input product segment statistical allocations
Ensure relevant accounting guidelines and policies are properly and consistently applied
Monitor plant fixed assets to ensure accuracy of movements (additions, transfers, disposals, etc.) and position
Assist plant operations in achieving A/P efficiency targets
Prepare, review and present annual and quarterly operational budgets and profit projections
Prepare Local, provincial and federal tax returns, as applicable
Coordinate with HR on payroll activity
Other
Assist Specialty Containers Business Unit Controller with special projects as required
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree In Accounting or Finance – CPA / CMA / MBA a plus
3 or more years of experience in accounting / finance as Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment (or equivalent)
Experience developing and leading annual budget, periodic forecasting and monthly closing process
Experience developing and analyzing complex financial models
Strong IT systems aptitude (Excel, SAP, Outlook soft/BPC/Hyperion, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Travel 10%
Our Expectations
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 "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster . 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.
E-Verify
We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.
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 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)