Plt Controller

We are global, we are impacting the lives of millions every day, we are making a difference!

At Amcor we are inspired to change the packaging industry and are taking on the aspirational challenge to make all our products recyclable or reusable by 2025. Through our products and global footprint, we are in a unique position to truly make a difference in the packaging space. Our products impact the lives of millions of people across the globe every day from food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home- and personal-care, and other essential products. Amcor is a thriving S&P 500 organisation listed both on the NYSE (AMCR) and ASX (AMC) with US$13 billion in sales. We have a proud history dating back to the 1860’s and come a long way from a single paper mill based in Melbourne to becoming the global leading packaging company. Today, Amcor is an international organisation empowering its 50,000 employees in over 40 countries and across 250 sites.

Will you be next to join our journey towards a more sustainable future? At Amcor we are always looking for talented and passionate individuals who are motivated to make a difference. Working at Amcor means you will have a unique opportunity to be a part of an organisation that is committed to providing sustainable packaging solutions. To find out more about our commitment to sustainability and about Amcor, visit

Job Description

Plant Controller

Salary Grade: 17

Essential Functions

Function as a key member of the core plant management team. Manage, direct and coordinate all plant accounting and financial reporting activities and ensure financial integrity of plant operations.

Responsibilities

Management/Analysis:

Provide financial direction/support to plant manager/core management team

Provide financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (labor, scrap, spending, inventory, etc.)

Become active participant in plant/operations via meetings, interaction with employees, walk the floor, etc.

Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and ensure compliance with division policies and procedures

Develop and drive cost reduction/elimination programs/ideas

Review and coordinate plant budget/forecasts with plant management team

Prepare and review plant capital spending requests/projects

Reporting/Accounting:

Accurate and timely financial reporting of plant results (monthly, quarterly, annually)

Develop annual plant budget and periodic forecasts (as necessary)

Input and review product segment statistical allocations

Preparation and control of plant balance sheet

Physical inventory reporting/coordination

Prepare various financial models, as appropriate; prepare and review various account

reconciliations

General ledger maintenance/transactional processing/journal entry creation

Specific Duties:

Develop and direct plant management through cost/benefit analysis and other plant financial initiatives

Assist Operations Accounting Manager with division-based projects and provide reporting support, as required

Prepare and review project request (CEAV) for plant spending/capital.

Analyze plant labor, scrap, operational spending and inventory transactions for optimal manufacturing levels

Oversee month-end close activities (create/post financial/statistical journal entries, prepare standard financial and operational reports, analyze/explain operational activities/related variances, analyze/report monthly plant performance)

Review freight, purchase account coding and various other reports/data for exceptions and accuracy

Prepare various summary reports, as needed

Monitor PO account, cost/profit center codings

Monitor and review asset additions, transfers and disposals. Ensure complete and accurate supporting documentation

Process debit/credit memo transactions (customer returns/claims, scrap/regrind shipments) and inter-company transfers

Review and confirm A/P voucher batches as supplied by corporate A/P

Maintain statistical model for product segment allocations and analysis

Assist plant operations in achieving A/P efficiency targets

Prepare, review and present annual and quarterly operational budgets and profit projections

Prepare sales and use tax returns and provide support for federal and state income/property tax returns, as applicable

Oversee payroll and petty cash functions

Key Success Factors/Essential Job Functions

Ability to get involved in plant operations (layout of plant floor, major fixed assets, products mix, key customers, direct and indirect labor requirements, etc.)

Ability to work under pressure and interact with others

Ability to meet/exceed deadlines

Ability to disseminate data and make timely decisions

Occasional travel by car and/or plane

Key Attributes

Effective team player and facilitator

Strong problem solving/analytical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

SAP R/3 experience (FI, CO, MM and PP modules) preferred

Proficiency in Excel and Windows applications

Experience/Education

Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting with three to seven years of financial-related experience

Plant manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team

Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation

Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns

The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the links "EEO is the and "EEO is the Law" Poster Supplement. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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