Plant Controller

Role description:

The Plant Controller will develop, implement, and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.  The position will direct the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of financial reports and data required by the plant and corporate management including the month-end financial closing process.  It will act as a financial advisor and business partner to the plant team.  This role will report on, analyze, and help control spending and plant labor consistent with the budget. The Plant Controller will manage the day-to-day activities of the plant’s financial staff.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare reports and analyses to help plant management make good business decisions.
• Provide regular reporting of department and plant performance to the appropriate managers and participate in corrective action plans as needed.
• Develop an annual business plan with assistance from department managers and corporate staff
• Provide regular financial forecasts as required
• Prepare and/or administer the preparation of month-end financial statements and associated journal entries
• Analyze balance sheet accounts as required
• Maintain timely and accurate production and inventory reporting system
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as set forth in plant policies and programs within the departmental responsibilities

Minimum skills / qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with integrated ERP systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with management and outside customers
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and technical skills
• Good team dynamics and possess proficient planning and organizational skills
• Must be able to work on-site daily
• Limited travel (<20%)

Preferred skills / qualifications:

• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience preferred
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with inventory control

About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

• Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
• Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
• Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
 
Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans 
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
• Life insurance  
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution 
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation 
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD) 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment 
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.
 
Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.  Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.