Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. is a company with a rich history, culture, and an indomitable spirit to do good. For the past 75+ years, Atlantic Packaging has worked towards preserving the environment and ensuring not a single tree is cut to manufacture boxes. We are proud to state that we save close to 14 million trees every year and continue to work towards achieving a greener planet!
Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. is privately owned and is headquartered in Scarborough, ON.
Atlantic Packaging Products Ltd. has 6 US entities: York Container Pennsylvania, York Container Elgin, Skybox Packaging, Stand Fast Group, Blackhawk Corrugated, and Champion Container Corp; with locations in Illinois, Ohio, and Pennsylvania.
York Container is seeking a Plant Controller for the Elgin, IL facility. The successful candidate will be responsible for finance and accounting using various systems, policies & procedures, and schedules to executive deliverables. This role will work closely with operations management and corporate leadership and will lead the financial analysis, budget, cost controls, and reporting for the facility.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide reliable, consistent, and timely information for Functional Managers and Senior Management
- Ensure prompt and comprehensive responses to queries and assignments from Senior Management
- Perform complete and accurate month end duties and reporting.
- Participate in month-end closing process in conjunction with the central accounting team.
- P&L Variance Analysis and Notes, focusing on the drivers of the business results.
- Detailed Gross Profit analysis (Ex.: Sales, Materials, Labor, Overhead, Utility & Delivery Costs)
- Product Costing calculation and analysis
- Inventory valuation, monitoring, and control including coordination inventory counts.
- Communicate operating and financial information and analyses to Sales, Plant & Logistics Managers.
- Support Plant Management in driving for improved financial and operating results.
- Use ERP and BI systems to provide regular and relevant information to decision-makers.
- Budget and Forecast Preparation.
- Actively participate in Plant meetings.
- Conduct ad hoc operational studies to validate standard vs. actual data and identify improvement opportunities.
- Identification of possible areas for process improvements and waste reduction
- Other duties as required.
Job Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or Economics
- Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in accounting or financial analysis role. Manufacturing and cost accounting experience is strongly preferred.
- 4 plus years in a leadership role managing people is strongly preferred.
- High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
- Proficiency in MS Office and computer systems are required with advanced knowledge of MS Excel
- Experience with ERP systems and Business Intelligence software (Oracle Baan).
- Good organizational and team skills with the ability to prioritize.
- Ability to work independently and with little supervision in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to present themselves in a professional manner.
- Ability to understand plant processes and correlate with performance improvements initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to various working environments.
- High level of autonomy and sense of personal responsibility in achieving success.
- Strong desire for expansion of knowledge and a willingness to learn.
- CPA license preferred.
Competencies:
- Customer Focus- Personally demonstrates that external and internal customers are a high priority. Identifies customer needs and expectations and responds to them in a timely and effective manner. Anticipates and prevents delays or other things that can adversely affect the customer. Keeps customers informed about the status of pending actions and audits customer satisfaction with products or services.
- Decision Quality- Gathers enough information to allow a pragmatic assessment of risks and benefits of alternative approaches in any decision. Stays focused on objectives and considers both the short-term and longer-term impact of decisions and keeps objectives in mind throughout the process. Communicates the impact and implications of decisions. Completes the appropriate level of due diligence required to make a quick, accurate decision.
- Drive for Results - Achieves results within established timelines. Understands and demonstrates that intentions, activities, and results are not the same. Pursues everything with energy, drive, and a need to finish; does not give up before finishing, even in the face of resistance or setbacks; consistently challenges self and others for results.
- Leadership- The expectation of leadership is not reserved solely for only those who are in positions of authority, but for all employees. They demonstrate high integrity and are motivated by wanting to make a real difference to people by delivering a high-quality service for their customer and the organization. In positions of authority they: invest in development for the right people and identify and develop future leaders, and coach and provide candid feedback to others. They are visible and they model behaviors, competencies and values expected and inspire others to undertake challenging tasks and projects.
- Teamwork- Is an effective team player who adds complementary skills and contributes valuable ideas, opinions, and feedback. Communicates in an open and candid manner and can be counted upon to fulfill any commitments made to others on the team. Ensures the right stakeholders are informed and involved where necessary. Is ready to “roll up their sleeves” as necessary.
- Think and Act like an owner- Thinks and cares about the organization like an owner. Commits to and upholds organizational values, and core behaviors even under difficult circumstances. Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and dedication to the success of the organization. Takes appropriate risks, holds self and others accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results and openly raises a challenge even if others don’t.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Vacation
- Tuition reimbursement program
Physical setting
Work Location
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.