Job Description

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Controller plays a critical leadership role within the Finance team and is responsible for the financial management, cost accounting, forecasting, and budgeting activities across a region of three manufacturing plants. This individual will partner closely with plant leadership to support operational performance and ensure strong financial controls, while actively contributing to company-wide SOX compliance efforts.

This position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is committed to driving profitability through sound financial management and strategic insight.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and complete the monthly financial close process and forecast preparation for assigned manufacturing plants.
• Develop and deliver monthly performance reports and communications to summarize plant results and financial performance.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of key financial processes, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, and Fixed Assets.
• Review and record reserves, write-offs, and accruals, ensuring they are timely and appropriate.
• Deliver detailed and insightful variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, corporate accounting policies, and all relevant regulatory standards.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audit requirements at each plant location.
• Prepare and manage capital appropriation requests in alignment with corporate guidelines.
• Lead the annual budget development process for assigned plants, collaborating with plant leadership and operations.
• Directly manage and support Plant Accountants at assigned locations, providing guidance, oversight, and professional development.
• Serve as a financial business partner to Plant Managers by providing data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support strategic initiatives.
• Participate in or lead initiatives to improve financial processes, systems usage, and reporting capabilities across plants.
• Champion continuous improvement and standardization of financial procedures in partnership with the corporate finance team.

KEY ATTRIBUTES:

• Proven ability to identify and drive profitability improvements at the plant level.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly effective communication skills—both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively across functions.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in all areas of work.
• Proactive, analytical, and solution-oriented mindset.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):

2-3 Plant Accountants at various Silgan Plastics locations.

EDUCATION:

Required: A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• 5+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment as a Controller
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial analysis tools.

SKILLS:

Required: Experience with Microsoft Office and Enterprise Business Software

Preferred: Oracle E-Business Suite experience

LIMITATIONS & DISCLAIMER:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Silgan will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan Plastics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan Plastics is a drug-free workplace.

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