Plant Controller

Graphic Packaging International, LLC

. Provide financial leadership to one of GPI’s largest converting plants .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeElk Grove Village • Illinois • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $112,100 - $149,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong financial leadership and analytical skills in a manufacturing environment, with expertise in financial forecasting, budgeting, and internal controls. Proven ability to partner with management to drive financial and operational objectives while ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.

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Financial LeadershipBudget ManagementVariance AnalysisInternal ControlsManufacturing Finance Experience

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisP&L AnalysisBalance Sheet AnalysisFinancial ForecastingInventory ControlFinancial ReportingCost ManagementAudit CoordinationData ConsolidationFinancial Controls Development

Soft Skills

Business AcumenInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsOrganization SkillsResults Oriented

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentContinuous ImprovementFinancial Leadership TeamPlant ManagementCustomer Profitability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide financial leadership to one of GPI’s largest converting plants
Lead the financial function for the site as a member of the plant leadership team
Manage the finance process for the entire plant
Manage the plant financial team and supervise inventory control
Partner with plant management to achieve financial and operating objectives
Provide analytical support for continuous improvement activities and cross-functional projects
Analyze month-end P&L and Balance Sheet results, including variance analysis
Develop month-end results packages for presentation to Senior Management
Provide monthly financial forecasts and analysis
Provide key decision support to plant management
Coordinate the annual budget process and consolidate financial data, risks, and opportunities
Support plant safety and operating initiatives
Monitor and validate savings with plant management
Analyze customer profitability and pricing
Develop and manage financial controls according to company procedures and policies
Establish, monitor, and enforce internal controls to protect assets
Conduct audits, primarily of inventory and fixed assets, and provide information to internal and external auditors
Ensure accurate and timely financial and management reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an Accounting / Finance role
Minimum of 3 years in a manufacturing environment
BA or equivalent + 3 yrs related experience, or MA + 1 yr related experience
Business Acumen
Curiosity
Interpersonal Skills
Influence Skills
Self-Starter
Negotiation Skills
Organization Skills
Results Oriented
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) w/employer matching
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Various Voluntary benefits
Adoption Assistance Program
Employee Discount Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off + paid company holidays each year