Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ProAmpac is a growing global packaging manufacturer seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations at a manufacturing facility. The role involves partnering with plant leadership to drive performance, profitability, and operational excellence while overseeing accounting and financial functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes with accuracy and urgency
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with plant leadership to improve profitability and operational performance
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, inventory, and distribution costs to identify opportunities and risks
• Support inventory accuracy and physical inventory processes while investigating variances and adjustments
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate financial standards
• Translate financial results into meaningful business insights for operations and executive leadership
• Lead and develop plant accounting talent, including direct management of an accountant
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to manufacturing leadership, helping drive strategic and operational decisions

Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strong manufacturing finance and accounting experience
• Experience supporting plant operations in a manufacturing environment
• Background in financial reporting, forecasting, cost analysis, and variance analysis
• ERP/MRP system experience, with exposure to systems like PeopleSoft a plus
• Advanced Excel and financial systems capabilities
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence across operations and finance
• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong business acumen
• Experience leading or mentoring accounting staff
• Public accounting experience, particularly within a Big 4 environment

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