Plant Controller

At CascadesSustainable DevelopmentmeansRespecting the True Natureof our 10000 talents. We put you first:

• Group insurance & 401(k)/retirement plan with company contributions
• Profit sharing plan(not once but twice a year!)
• Employee assistance program
• Extraflex benefits program (health & lifestyle reimbursement program)
• Contribution to the success of a Quebec-based multinational company with strong environmental values
• Salary Range for Plant Controller ranges from $80 - 115k yearly plus profit sharing

At our Birmingham Plant you can develop your full potential sustainablyby applying your expertise within our Cascades Sonoco division of our team as a Plant Controller:

• Lead the monthend close process ensuring accuracy timeliness and continuous improvement of financial reporting cycles.
• Prepare analyze and interpret financial statements including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger by managing journal entries accruals reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Oversee standard costing inventory valuation and cost of goods sold (COGS) including monitoring excess obsolete and slowmoving inventory.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor overhead efficiency scrap and rework) and partner with operations to drive cost and performance improvements.
• Lead plantlevel budgeting and forecasting processes providing financial modeling and insights to support operational and strategic decisionmaking.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements and support internal and external audit activities.
• Evaluate capital investment opportunities through ROI analysis oversee CAPEX planning and track project performance in collaboration with plant leadership.

Bring out the best in yourself.Commit. Evolve. day our colleagues choose to respect their true nature bycontributing with passionto our mission.

You too will put forward your strengths:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field or equivalent experience; minimum of 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting inventory management manufacturing processes and monthend close and financial reporting.
• Proven experience with SOX compliance internal controls and supporting internal and external audits.
• ERP system experience required with SAP strongly preferred; experience with other ERP systems considered.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables VLOOKUPs slicers and data analysis) and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Teams PowerPoint).
• Experience with financial and reporting tools such as Power BI (preferred) Longview BOBJ (Business Objects) Serrala; familiarity with SuccessFactors is a plus.
• Strong analytical problemsolving and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities meet deadlines influence crossfunctional teams and escalate issues appropriately.

We look forward to meeting you!

Cascades believes in the success of an inclusive organization that values diversity within its team. All qualified candidates will be considered for this position in a fair manner.

About Cascades
To be part of Cascades is to reveal the full potential of materials people and ideas. We have been a source of possibilities since been providing sustainable innovative and value-creating solutions in packaging hygiene and recovery. Join 10000 talents working in a network in almost80 operating units located in North America.