Regional Controller (Finance)

Build a meaningful career with a company committed to a cleaner world and a better tomorrow.

Graham Packaging is a leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging. We work with some of the biggest brands in the world to provide them with safe, attractive and convenient packaging that meets the demands of today's consumer.

Our company offers competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program. But that's just the beginning of our story.  There are many reasons to launch a career with Graham packaging, here are just a few:

We offer training and development opportunities so you can advance in your career with Graham. 

We have an excellent safety program, with one of the best safety records in the industry.

Our employees are proud to share that we treat our workforce like family. 

We believe in open, transparent communications, starting with senior leadership. 

Our company is committed to bringing meaningful change to the sustainability of our products and operations. In 2019 we were honored with the Sustainability Leadership Award from the Business Intelligence Group, and we recently pledged to make all of our products 100% recyclable, compostable or reusable by 2025.

At Graham, we are focused on the possibilities for a better product, a happier customer and a cleaner world. We recognize that when we work together, we can achieve great things. We treat each other with respect, and are united in a shared passion to make sustainable products that make life easier for the consumers who use them. 

Come join us in our quest to create a better tomorrow!

This position can be located at any of our US plants.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Regional Controller will report directly to the Operations Finance Manager and be responsible for managing the Plant Controllers in their assigned vertical team.  They will collaborate with the Director of Operations, Plant Managers, and Plant Controllers in developing and executing profitable manufacturing strategies. This position will provide proactive decision support related to production, manufacturing costs, and working capital. The Regional Controller will also provide ongoing visibility into plant performance versus plan and forecast through a cadence of daily / weekly / monthly profitability reports.

The primary duties of the Regional Controller include:

• Assist with, review, and validate forecasts and annual budgets for plants.
• Complete, review, and analyze month end financials for plants.
• Review and validate Rest of Year forecasts.
• Complete Building Block implementation, review, and audit of plants.
• Provide support to home plant as Controller while simultaneously covering regional plants.
• Collaborate with Director of Ops and plants for weekly reviews of cost control forecasts.
• Evaluate AFE/capital planning requests.
• Provide ad hoc reporting, flash reports, and as needed data to appropriate members of Operations and Finance.
• Provide coverage for open Plant Controller positions.
• Participate in interview and selection process for open Plant Controller positions.
• Assist with onboarding/training of new Plant Controllers.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of time.
• May have supervisory responsibilities such as instructing others, creating work assignments, and making hiring, terminating, and performance recommendations.
• Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Core Proficiencies and Skills

The Regional Controller is required to interact with other managers, employees, vendors, and customers. Therefore, the following skills and proficiencies are also essential requirements of the position:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability it work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others.

        Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance. A minimum of 5 years of experience in finance or accounting is also required. Well-developed analytical skills and experience in forecasting, budget preparation, and product costing is preferred. 

        Master's degree, CPA or a CMA is a plus, but not required.

Supervisory Duties:

        Regional Controllers should have 1-3 years of supervisory or management experience. Individuals in this role instruct other employees in methods or procedures needed to carry out their job. They will also make work assignments for others. Regional Controllers will make hiring, terminating, and performance recommendations.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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