Plant Controller

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Provide financial leadership for business decision-making in the Americas Packaging Division .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeStaunton • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial leadership and analytical capabilities to support business decision-making in the packaging industry, with expertise in financial forecasting, compliance, and operational metrics analysis.

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Financial LeadershipMonthly Financial ForecastingSAP ERP ExperienceSOX Compliance OversightManufacturing Financial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisBudgetingVariance AnalysisP&L ReviewBalance Sheet ReconciliationCustomer Profitability AnalysisContinuous Improvement InitiativesAd Hoc AnalysisOperating Metrics EvaluationAnnual Operating Plan Development

Soft Skills

Analytical SupportCollaborationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft Office SuiteERP Systems

Industry Keywords

Safe Quality Foods ComplianceManufacturing EnvironmentFinancial LeadershipSite Leadership TeamCapital Spending Appropriation Requests

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial leadership for business decision-making in the Americas Packaging Division
Provide analytical support to the local Site Leadership Team
Support monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters
Analyze and evaluate monthly operating results, annual budgets, production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting
Provide customer profitability and pricing analysis
Partner with plant management and serve as a member of the Site Leadership team
Review month-end P&L and Balance Sheet results, including variance analysis
Review the Plant month-end results package and present it to Regional/Senior Management
Oversee the monthly close process, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and accurate Revenue and Expense reporting
Create monthly financial forecasts and analysis
Perform ad hoc analysis of financial and operating metrics
Lead development and analysis of the annual operating plan
Oversee SOX Compliance
Support Operations with Continuous Improvement initiatives and capital spending Appropriation Requests
Follow procedures and participate in activities supporting Safe Quality Foods compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business-related field required
Minimum 5-7 years in an Accounting/Finance role
3-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools
ERP systems experience required; SAP preferred
Travel 5-10%
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation
Follow all Plant rules, Processes, Hygiene, and Allergens procedures related to production of Safe Quality Foods
Report potentially unsafe conditions or customer complaints related to SQF procedures
Participate in SQF Root Cause and Corrective Actions as required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits programs described as among the industry’s best
Equal opportunity and inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process
Reasonable accommodation available for candidates with disabilities