Corporate Controller - AJM Packaging Corporation

AJM is a leading manufacturer of high quality branded and private label paper products. Learn more about us at AJMPACK.COM

Corporate Controller

AJM Packaging Corporation

Bloomfield Hills, MI

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation is seeking a well-rounded Corporate Controller with experience related to a multi-location, U.S based manufacturing operation.  The ideal candidate will be a major contributor to both the financial and managerial accounting functions within a manufacturing organization.  This role will provide the organization with financial analysis, reporting, forecasting and planning and develop and enhance accounting controls and methodologies.  Additionally, this position will assist in providing day-to-day supervision and direction for the various accounting functions including payroll.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the accounting department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including, but not limited to, internal and external monthly financial statements and annual audits and annual budgets
• Support overall business strategy, leadership, and management, along with continually improving financial controls, systems, and procedures
• Assist with developing financial strategy, architecting financial models that enable the Company’s short and long-term growth plans
• In conjunction with the CFO, establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, forecasts and reporting standards on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis
• Partner with senior leadership as an advisor and key stakeholder in developing the strategic plan and vision of the Company moving forward
• Oversee daily matters as related to areas such as receivables, payables, general ledger and payroll
• Supervise staff to include, but not limited to: designating work assignments, providing instruction, reviewing completed work, training staff/new hires, participating in the interview and selection process and conducting performance appraisals
• Monitors financial performance by measuring and analyzing results; initiating corrective actions; minimizing the impact of variances
• Continually review areas such as: financial analysis, budget control, assets and liabilities, profit and loss reporting and accounting methods. Recommend modifications to existing corporate finance and accounting programs and operation systems
• Recommend, establish and/or implement financial and accounting strategies, objectives and policies for the Company. Provide management with timely reviews of organization's progress in its various programs and activities
• Conduct financial analysis and calculate operating metrics
• Provide executive management with timely reviews of organization's financial status.  If approved, prepare and/or review and analyze financial and budget reports that either summarize or forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of revenue, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
• Advise management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions
• Coordinate audits of company's financial accounts and records
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures and product costing
• Complete all other duties the Supervisor deems necessary

Qualifications

• 8 + years of progressive accounting/finance experience in a multi-location manufacturing environment
• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Master’s degree or CPA is highly preferred
• Possesses advanced Excel skills with preferred knowledge of Kronos, Microsoft Dynamics AX and Crystal Reporting
• Must possess a strong understanding of financial data analysis, supply chain management and inventory management
• Strong project management, communication and leadership skills
• Financial planning and analysis experience in a manufacturing organization, with experience in cost standards development, variance analysis and BOM
• Expert knowledge of accounting policies and practices
• Must possess strong budgeting and forecasting skills
• Confident and comfortable communicating effectively with all levels of leadership within the organization
• Able to manage conflicting priorities under tight deadlines

Benefits  –

 

At AJM, our comprehensive “Cafeteria Benefits Plan” and “Flexible Spending Arrangement” (FSA), truly set us apart from the competition.  Under the cafeteria plan you’ll receive a package of company paid medical, dental, optical, life and disability insurance coverage and be able to adjust the proportions spent on each coverage/benefit to suit your personal requirements and preferences.  You can even redirect a portion of the total spend to pay for homeowners, car and pet insurance premiums purchased at group rates.  Lastly, under the Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA), you’ll be able to contribute a portion of your annual earnings on a pre-tax basis to pay for child and dependent care and medical, dental and optical insurance co-pays and deductibles.

 

 

Summary of Benefits –

 

• Medical Insurance (BCBS)
• Dental Insurance
• Optical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Agreement
• Health Savings Account
• Child & Dependent Care Savings Account
• 401 K Retirement Plan (with Safe Harbor Company Match)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance/Wellness Program
• Paid Vacations
• Paid Holiday
• Paid Sick & Personal Time
• Professional Development Program (AJM University)

 

 

About Us –

AJM was founded as a manufacturer of paper and plastic products in 1957 by three (3) Detroit area brothers who eleven (11) years earlier began selling retail packaging, cleaning and office supplies and equipment and consumer disposables out of a small warehouse in Detroit’s Eastern Market.  Over many years, we gradually evolved from our broadline distributor beginnings into a major paper products manufacturer, today employing nearly 3,000 people and operating eight (8) manufacturing and five (5) warehouse/distribution facilities strategically located throughout the United States.   

We’re still family owned and operated, still manufacturing our products in the good old USA and still providing our customers with the same reliable service and quality products they’ve come to expect from AJM for nearly 65 years now.   It’s a simple formula, no doubt, but you can’t argue with success.   Today we’re the nation’s leading manufacturer of private label paper plates, cups and bowls, lunch bags and lawn and leaf bags.

 

Career Development –

At AJM, we realize we will only go as far as our employees can take us and, for that reason, we invest millions of dollars every year on both classroom and on-the-job training to develop our employees’ skills and promote a culture of learning and continuous improvement.  There are no barriers to impede your progress here and no ceilings to halt your advance.  You’ll control your own destiny, and we will help you reach your full potential with both in-house development programs and tuition reimbursement for undergraduate and graduate level college studies.  Join our team and see where your AJM journey takes you!

 

 

For More Information –

Visit our website at www.ajmpack.com or call (833) 562-7256

 

Equal Employment Opportunities –

AJM Packaging Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin or other legally protected status.