Title:  Plant Controller

At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. 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 products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible 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.

A World of Difference. Made Possible.

This position provides analytical support for all activities and processes of the site Leadership Team. Key processes include monthly close, monthly financial forecasts, annual operating plans, and compliance matters. Responsibilities also include: analysis and evaluation of monthly operating results, annual budgets, monthly production and financial forecasts, and weekly results reporting. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• General Financial Control is responsible for directing the organization's accounting functions and areas of focus.
• Accounts payable, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Developing and maintaining planning and budgeting systems, the preparation of financial and management reports and procedures, and the presentation of findings and specific recommendations to senior management.
• Analysing and interpreting trends requiring management's attention.
• Duties may also include training and managing other accounting staff.
• Individuals in these roles primarily focus on directing, leveraging, and guiding the work of others, and mobilizing resources. 
• Leaders typically manage two or more direct reports.
• Responsible for the monitoring and achievement of operational and/or financial results for their area of responsibility.
• Responsible for people management actions such as hiring, terminating, rewarding, training, and developing employees.
• Progression within the levels reflects increase in scope and responsibilities as well as growth in business and industry experience, process and people leadership capabilities, and broad technical expertise.
• Supervises entry level and experienced professionals and potentially para-professional employees. 
• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results.
• Works on issues of general scope. 
• Problems faced may be difficult but typically not overly complex.
• Analysis of situations or data requires evaluation of various factors and a general understanding of principles in own discipline and potentially a basic knowledge of other disciplines. 
• Supports team with day to day activities.
• Applies general understanding of the business and coordinates with other areas to achieve department objectives.
• Ensures policies, practices and procedures are understood and followed by direct reports, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develops and administers schedules, performance requirements.
• Assignments are defined by activities and objectives; work is reviewed for completeness and for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Decisions impact work processes and outcomes. 
• Errors in judgment or failure to achieve results may cause delays in schedules and potentially expenditure of resources.
• Interacts frequently with internal personnel and may interact occasionally with external personnel.
• Participates and presents at meetings with internal representatives. 
• Interaction typically concerns exchanging information and/or scheduling issues.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree or related work experience required in lieu of degree. 

The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.   Graphic Packaging retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

Pay Range:   $88,400.00 - $117,900.00

Graphic Packaging is an equal opportunity employer and abides by all applicable federal, state provincial and local laws with respect to the recruitment and hiring process.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and hiring process free from discrimination or harassment based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.  Should you require an accommodation for a disability, please contact your Human Resources representative or email accommodations@graphicpkg.com. 

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