Plant Controller - Sonoco

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people. 

While reporting to the Area Controller, you will be responsible for performing all Controllership related activities. This includes but is not limited to maintaining, managing, and analyzing financial statements; ensuring compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulations.

What you'll be doing: 

• Supervise accountants in preparing analyses and reports on production performance, payroll, inventory, month-end closing, etc.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Execute processes including, but not limited to: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger (e.g., review and approve manual journal entries, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial statements), fixed assets, and necessary support for treasury and tax/trade compliance including variance analysis.
• Prepare, consolidate, and reconcile financial reports for month end closing. Direct, analyze, and verify month end closing entries as well as profit and loss statements.
• Create or modify programs and reports to improve efficiency of various administrative tasks. Implement new procedures as required by corporate or division staff.
• Create or modify various reports and databases as needed for management of the business. Provide detailed financial data to plant and division personnel as requested.
• Analyze and report plant operational performance. Utilize data to monitor and report performance by machine, by department, or by shift. Provide suggestions on methods to reduce negative variances.
• Coordinate and oversee plant physical inventory.
• Build and maintain productive employee relationships, driving employee satisfaction. Provide direction, training, and development as needed. Provide coaching, counseling, or discipline as needed. Work with HR to address employee concerns and issues.
• Responsible for maintaining internal controls over all areas of the business.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a minimum of a four year degree
• Experience as a Plant Controller/Administrative Manager

Compensation: 

The annual base salary range for this role is from $87,375 - $116,500, plus a quarterly target bonus of 7.5% of base salary. 

A bonus is awarded to eligible employees upon attaining various business and individual goals as defined by the Company and the department leader. This annual bonus is discretionary, and the Company has sole discretion to determine the amount of the award.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.