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Accounting & Finance Manager w/heavy Mfg. experience (future Controller)
We are an 8 billion dollar paper packaging manufacturer, “from chip to ship”, for iconic retail brands you see every day.
We seek a 2-5 year experience Sr. Financial Analyst looking to become an Accounting Manager or a current Accounting Manager looking to be groomed to become a Controller…. experience within a heavy industrial process manufacturing environment (Steel, Chem, Oil/Gas, Paper/Pulp).
***We do not seek a current “Controller”
*Great opportunity for future growth at this growing mill as this role will be groomed to become the future mill controller in a few years if not sooner.
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Mgr., Accounting
Location: Macon, GA
Category: Accounting and Finance
Travel: No Travel Required
MISSION / SUMMARY:
This position supports the Mill Controller and the Middletown, OH paper mill operations team. Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results. Provide in-depth analysis of actual and forecast/budget results, and actively engage in mill projects and day-to-day accounting functions.
JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include, but are not limited to the following.
- Provide timely and accurate cost analysis, sound financial advice and counsel to mill management to assist in minimizing manufacturing costs and meeting mill objectives. This includes an analysis of variances from budget and forecasts.
- Assist the Controller in the preparation of the annual budget. This includes providing analysis and interpretation of financial and statistical data to operating management and by working closely with mill personnel to establish cost forecasts representing good normal operating conditions.
- Responsible for preparing monthly outlook which includes understanding key issues within the mill and how they affect financial performance.
- Assist the Controller with timely and accurate general ledger (GL) account reconciliations for all inventory-related accounts including raw material, WIP, and finished goods.
- Responsible for key aspects of the month-end reporting to include analysis of fixed and variable cost variances.
- Complete monthly physical inventories and reconciliation.
- Participate in the monthly closing process to ensure that accurate and timely information is provided for both corporate financial reporting and mill cost control.
- Provide accounting support for all levels of the business.
- Assist with the preparation and/or review of the financial analyses of proposed projects to permit sound business decisions and to evaluate the results of completed capital appropriations.
- Ensure application of established financial controls within area of responsibility by effective implementation and maintenance of financial policies/processes and instructions.
- Demonstrate a commitment to quality performance by adopting a customer-based philosophy in the level of service provided.
- Mentor, train, and support financial staff within the group.
- Perform other related duties as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills
SKILLS:
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and organizational skills, detail orientation and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
- Demonstrated ability to implement creative solutions – committed to continuous improvement.
- High level of integrity to ensure accurate reporting of financial data.
- Can work independently without a great need of supervision. Takes initiative and is self-directed.
- Can manage multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and be well organized.
- Advanced Excel skills required.
- Comfortable with the use of accounting and operational systems – SAP experience a plus.
- Commit to working safely and support/promote all mill safety initiatives and programs.
SCHEDULE DEMANDS:
- General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
- Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Sitting or standing for extended periods of time up to 8-hours.
- Occasional Lifting up to 20 lbs.
- Reading computer screen or other electronic devices.
- Use of various office hand and electrical tools or equipment.
KEY COMPETENCIES:
- Integrity & Trust
- Action Oriented
- Decision Quality
- Time Management
- Problem Solving
Required Experience
BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 3-5 years work experience which includes manufacturing operations and cost analysis and will have demonstrated strengths in cost accounting and analysis, planning and forecasting and interpersonal skills.
- 1-3 years of cost accounting experience preferred.
- Have a broad appreciation and understanding of finance, business management and the interrelationships among these disciplines, as well as thorough knowledge of standard cost accounting.
- Understanding and ability to implement necessary internal controls, GAAP, including SOX experience.
EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE:
- A Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or related field is required.
- An MBA or CPA will be considered a plus.
At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child’s cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.
With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.
Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- 3×12
- 4×10
- 4×12
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Macon, GA 31206: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Experience:
- Accounting w/in a manufacturer: 3 years (Required)
- Modeling: 3 years (Required)
- Reporting: 3 years (Required)
- Forecasting: 3 years (Required)
- Planning: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: One location