Controller - Tekni-plex

We are expanding & growing!

COMING SOON TO VAN WERT, OHIO….

Tekni-Plex is building a new state of the art fiber manufacturing facility and we expect to be operational by the end of 2023. We are thrilled to partner with the Van Wert community & schools as we create new employment opportunities. Our first priority is to hire a few key positions & establish an exceptional leadership team!

NOW HIRING!

“CONTROLLER”

Tekni-Plex Consumer Products Division – Van Wert, OH 

(Manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products)

Compensation:   $120k+ annual salary (depending upon experience)

PLUS eligibility for annual bonus

Description:

The Van Wert, OH Fiber plant is a part of the Consumer Products Division of a global leader in Consumer Products & Healthcare solutions. The CONTROLLER will be primarily responsible for the financial leadership at the plant and is a key member of the plant leadership team. Overseeing a finance team of 2-3 people, this role has overall financial responsibility for: Plant Income/Loss Statements, Balance Sheet, Business budgets, forecasts, and internal controls. Plant Controller is also responsible for GAAP and statutory accounting, cost accounting, business analysis, market product segmentation, financial and operational reporting, production/inventory/labor optimization as well as capital investments.  In this start-up location, the Controller will be responsible for helping to setup existing Tekni systems such as LN & Payroll.  The Van Wert Fiber location will be a manufacturer of molded pulp consumer products such as egg cartons, fruit trays, wine carriers, food service, etc.  Visit our website for more information about our people, products, and culture!  www.Tekni-Plex.com

Key Accountabilities:

Maintain a Safe Working Environment:  Ensure safety requirements are met & ensure diverse, respectful workplace conditions are adhered to for an overall “safe workplace.” Engage finance team to be consistently involved in safety culture.

Employee Experience: Partner with HR and plant leadership team to attract, embrace, and empower people. Maintain structure of skilled staffing level to accomplish finance department mission. Directly supervise, coach, mentor, & develop finance team, driving & adhering to a “We Grow People” approach to training/growth/development. 

Accelerate Innovation: Understand business needs & goals and transform ideas into action.  This position requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, leads efforts to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations by partnering with plant leadership team and other functional areas.

Optimize Our Work: Observe/evaluate concerns and opportunities in processes, procedures and/or systems.   Manage the monthly closing and ensure monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts are performed and are accurate. Coordinate and participate in physical inventories and ensure inventory is reported accurately. Proactively identifies manufacturing cost trends that impact the business and financial results.

Win as a Team: Works closely with the Plant Manager to produce accurate and timely financial analysis.  Provide support to other U.S. locations as needed. Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports. The Controller must also have the interpersonal skills to successfully lead teams and collaborate with others to implement recommendations and drive change initiatives.

 Position Requirements:

• Requires a proven background, record of success and proven mix of financial accounting and operational experiences, to include financial planning & operational accounting planning skills (FP&A and Cost Analyst).
• Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Business field with more then 7-10 years’ experience; CPA and or MBA preferred with strong GAAP knowledge.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and hands on knowledge of manufacturing systems and link to financial reporting and performance interpretation
• Minimum 5-yrs. experience working with LN or other comparable ERP system
• Experience in understanding customer and market segmentation.
• Exceptional verbal/written communication skills as well as interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are critical for excelling in this position.
• Detail oriented, Excellent skills in advanced Excel and business modelling

Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Basic knowledge of procedural technique or processes.
• Minimum 3 years experience in a production/manufacturing organization.
• Understanding of machine function and process capability, preferred.
• Self-directed approach to work & prioritization.

The company offers:

• Competitive salary plus Management Incentive Program (MIP) eligibility
• Benefits eligibility on day #1 (medical/dental/vision insurance plus company-paid life, STD, & LTD)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) begins accruing on day #1
• 8 Paid Holidays PLUS 1 Paid Personal Day per calendar year
• 401K + company match
• Relocation assistance is available