REGIONAL CONTROLLER - Berry Global
FRANKLIN, IN
About the Job
Overview
About Berry
Berry Global Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?
Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
As an on-site Controller with at least 50% spent on-site with direct responsibility for our Franklin, IN plant, this position is focused both on top and bottom line performance and also includes additional responsibilities in support of a 5 plant division in North America including the below:
Responsibilities
Direct Plant Responsibilities:
+ Work closely with the plant manager, direct functional staff leadership, and divisional finance leader to identify, measure, and execute ways for improving the profitability of the plant and overall business, especially in respect to cost reduction activities:
+ Lean manufacturing concepts that include the elimination of waste and promoting company sustainability goals
+ Understanding and implementation of best practices in all facets of the business
+ Utilize the knowledge gained from the activities above to further plant financial success by accomplishing:
+ Capital planning and analysis for cost reduction projects in addition to effective and timely routine preventative maintenance of the facility, infrastructure, and equipment.
+ Development and justification of major capital investment projects for new business, including standard cost modeling for the plant and post project ROI analysis
+ Provide accurate weekly financial forecasts on time with bridges and commentary
+ Complete monthly financial closing on schedule
+ Complete monthly financial reporting requirements – specifically plant P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations, with bridges and commentary
+ Provide all other required weekly and monthly reporting requirements including key metrics
+ Manage annual budget process for sales volume and the P&L
+ Ensure the facility is Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
Divisional Role Responsibilities:
+ Key contact for product line management, product development, sales, purchasing / supply chain directly related to products manufactured in the Franklin plant
+ Assist with divisional sales & margin reports, product margin reviews, pricing proposals, and rebate/incentive programs
+ Open capital project financial management
+ Spend & labor cost reporting
+ Understand and assist all plants with production reporting, inventory control, and cycle counting
+ Sales tax exemption compliance
+ Plant master data maintenance and production order reconciliation for our Ahoskie, NC plant
+ Ad hoc analysis and other duties as required by management
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting with 2+ years relevant experience
+ Understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory, and data processing
+ Prior experience with ERP systems (preferably JD Edwards) and MS Office
+ Strong understanding of manufacturing operations desired
+ Capability to build/maintain excellent rapport with facility management teams and divisional leadership
+ Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation
+ Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley as related to manufacturing accounting
+ Ability to travel as needed ~ 10%
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/25271/regional-controller/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location _US-IN-FRANKLIN_
Job ID _2024-25271_
Position Type _Regular Full-Time_
Category _Finance_
Location : Address _1900 COMMERCE DR_
About Berry
Berry Global Harnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry?
Headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.
At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com
As an on-site Controller with at least 50% spent on-site with direct responsibility for our Franklin, IN plant, this position is focused both on top and bottom line performance and also includes additional responsibilities in support of a 5 plant division in North America including the below:
Responsibilities
Direct Plant Responsibilities:
+ Work closely with the plant manager, direct functional staff leadership, and divisional finance leader to identify, measure, and execute ways for improving the profitability of the plant and overall business, especially in respect to cost reduction activities:
+ Lean manufacturing concepts that include the elimination of waste and promoting company sustainability goals
+ Understanding and implementation of best practices in all facets of the business
+ Utilize the knowledge gained from the activities above to further plant financial success by accomplishing:
+ Capital planning and analysis for cost reduction projects in addition to effective and timely routine preventative maintenance of the facility, infrastructure, and equipment.
+ Development and justification of major capital investment projects for new business, including standard cost modeling for the plant and post project ROI analysis
+ Provide accurate weekly financial forecasts on time with bridges and commentary
+ Complete monthly financial closing on schedule
+ Complete monthly financial reporting requirements – specifically plant P&L reporting and balance sheet reconciliations, with bridges and commentary
+ Provide all other required weekly and monthly reporting requirements including key metrics
+ Manage annual budget process for sales volume and the P&L
+ Ensure the facility is Sarbanes-Oxley compliant
Divisional Role Responsibilities:
+ Key contact for product line management, product development, sales, purchasing / supply chain directly related to products manufactured in the Franklin plant
+ Assist with divisional sales & margin reports, product margin reviews, pricing proposals, and rebate/incentive programs
+ Open capital project financial management
+ Spend & labor cost reporting
+ Understand and assist all plants with production reporting, inventory control, and cycle counting
+ Sales tax exemption compliance
+ Plant master data maintenance and production order reconciliation for our Ahoskie, NC plant
+ Ad hoc analysis and other duties as required by management
Qualifications
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting with 2+ years relevant experience
+ Understanding of manufacturing costing, inventory, and data processing
+ Prior experience with ERP systems (preferably JD Edwards) and MS Office
+ Strong understanding of manufacturing operations desired
+ Capability to build/maintain excellent rapport with facility management teams and divisional leadership
+ Excellent communication skills – verbal, written, presentation
+ Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley as related to manufacturing accounting
+ Ability to travel as needed ~ 10%
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. (https://careers-berryglobal.icims.com/jobs/25271/regional-controller/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-1834445335)
Location _US-IN-FRANKLIN_
Job ID _2024-25271_
Position Type _Regular Full-Time_
Category _Finance_
Location : Address _1900 COMMERCE DR_
Source : Berry Global
