Controller

Green Bay Packaging is seeking a Division Controller who will oversee the Accounting Department  and play a key role in supporting the General Manager’s organizational plans.  This position is perfect for a lifelong learner who takes pride in their work and love what they do, but also has the ambition to expand their responsibilities by developing a greater understanding of division operation. We are seeking a candidate with an analytical mindset who has experience in accounting methods, with a focus on successful problem solving and profitability.

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory or Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Ensure accounting department is trained and operates in accordance with applicable procedures
• Oversee operations of the accounting department, including an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department goals and objectives
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Issue timely and complete financial statements
• Coordinate quarterly and annual reporting to the Corporate Office
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory authorities
• Coordinate capital project proposals for corporate approval
• Communicate with customers regarding invoicing and past due accounts receivable
• Provide oversite for Accounting and assist/ backup HR for all payroll functions.
• All other duties as assigned
• Prepare, review, and analyze all financial information for Archbold Division
• This includes the monthly financial statements, budget projections, inventory reports, costing reports, etc
• Maintain and/or monitor all accounting systems including General Ledger, Payroll, Accounts Payable, Property Ledger, Maintenance Cost Reporting, etc
• Purchase authorization of all items
• Get General Managers authorization as deemed necessary
• Maintain costing and machine hour rates

• The ideal candidate will possess:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• CPA such as active license, preferred
• Cost accounting experience including development of overhead & labor rates along with variance analysis
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well with customers and supplier counterparts as well as plant team members on all levels, on a daily basis
• Demonstrated proficiency with accounting or management software systems
• Demonstrated knowledge of tax codes and regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of quality standards such as BRCGS
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements as well as effectively write reports and present financial information
• Ability to calculate financial figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value
• Ability to evaluate financial alternatives and recognize financial trends and performance