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Plastipak

Plant Controller

Plastipak - Jackson Center, OH

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Role family
Finance
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
29 Oct 2026

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the posting

As Plant Controller, you will be the financial business partner for our Jackson Center, OH, location. You are the steward of the operation’s financial well-being. You perform key accounting activities and ensure the site’s business transactions are fast, accurate, and compliant while being vigilant to identify improvement opportunities.

You Will:

Lead the budgeting, forecasting, planning, costing, and reporting cycles for the site

Responsible for the Plant’s compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures

Work with Plant Leadership to develop action plans to achieve targets

Control the monthly physical inventory and valuation process, as well as the perpetual inventory control system

Use your research and analysis skills to identify & report negative impacts to the P&L, along with recommendations for improvement

Serve as subject matter expert to the site regarding financial matters and act as the liaison between the site and Corporate Accounting

You Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Minimum of 5+ years of accounting experience

Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in accounting or operations

Working knowledge of costings, AP/AR, forecasting and budgeting, variance analysis, and balance sheet reconciliation

Working knowledge of GAAP

ERP system experience, preferably SAP

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

  • Wellness Programs
  • Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
  • EAP, Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
  • Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
  • Accidental Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
  • Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
  • Paid Company Holidays
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Caregiving via Care.com
  • Pet Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
  • Travel Assistance
  • Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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