Plant Controller (Manufacturing) - Granite City, IL
Multi-Site Operations Support.
Help Drive Financial Performance Across Two Manufacturing Operations. ProAmpac is looking for an experienced Plant Controller to serve as a strategic finance leader supporting our manufacturing facility located in Granite City, Illinois.
This is more than a traditional accounting role. We are seeking a hands-on manufacturing finance professional who thrives on partnering with operations leaders, understanding plant performance drivers, improving reporting accuracy, and translating data into actionable business insights.
The ideal candidate understands manufacturing from the floor to the financials. Someone who can walk the plant, challenge assumptions, analyze cost drivers, and help operational leaders make informed business decisions.
Because this role supports two locations, candidates located within reasonable travel distance between both facilities, including central Missouri regions, are strongly encouraged to apply.
What You'll Do
• Serve as the financial leader and business partner for three manufacturing facilities
• Lead plant accounting activities including cost accounting, inventory analysis, accruals, BOM accuracy, absorption accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Analyze monthly financials, performance and provide operational insights to plant, sales, and corporate leadership
• Partner with operations leaders to improve cost performance, labor utilization, inventory management, and operational efficiency
• Perform cost and inventory audits to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data
• Lead forecasting, annual operating plans (AOP), strategic planning, and variance analysis activities
• Investigate and explain inventory adjustments, manufacturing variances, and cost fluctuations
• Ensure strong internal controls, process integrity, and compliance with GAAP standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through data analysis and operational partnership
• Maintain accuracy and integrity across ERP/MRP systems and reporting processes
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - or -
• 5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing finance environment, ideally as a Plant Controller or Cost Manager
Strong background in:
• Cost accounting & Absorption accounting
• Manufacturing variance analysis
• Inventory controls
• Financial reporting
• Forecasting and budgeting
• ERP/MRP systems
• Experience partnering directly with plant leadership and operations teams
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple manufacturing locations
Key Competencies
We are looking for leaders who demonstrate:
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Analytical problem-solving capabilities
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Sound judgment and decision-making
• Operational partnership mindset
• Organizational discipline and accountability
• Confidence working in fast-paced manufacturing environments
