Plant Accounting Lead

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionLoparex is the world's leading developer and producer of specialty paper and film release liners. We partner with customers around the globe and enable sustainable performance through our in-depth material science expertise and industry-leading technology portfolio.This position is located at our Hammond, Wisconsin site, about 20 miles east of the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area. The role offers a hybrid work environment with the ability to work from home two (2) days per week.We are excited to share we are looking for a Plant Accounting Lead to join our team! In this role, you will manage the plant accounting and financial function to perform the full range of general and cost accounting processes and a broad range of financial analyses. What you'll do:Deliver timely and accurate monthly/periodic statements of financial results and balance sheet reconciliations which meet the internal financial reporting needs of the facility as well as regional organizationAnalyze, interpret and explain financial and operating data and underlying root cause of variance for clear corrective actions recommendations to appropriate function heads to control costs and inventoriesDevelop facility's annual budget and product cost standards development in coordination with Regional Production Controller with analytical clarity of changes from actual historical baselinesIn conjunction with Engineering oversee financial management of the Facility's execution of capital plans including financial oversight of expenditure appropriation requests, construction in progress and fixed asset accounting and post-completion audit of major capital projectsAssist Facility Operations Manager and staff in regular communications with all facility personnel on financial performance and performance improvement programsOversee all aspects of inventory cycle counts and physical inventories, related reconciliations and corrective actions for loss and age/obsolescence with facility managementAssume special project leadership assignments as required to assist change management in financial systems, processes, business rules, and other aspects of continuous improvementOur ideal candidate will have the following:Strong collaborative interpersonal skills to build team relationships and leadership credibilityExcellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly and conciselyBS/BA degree in accounting, finance or economics7+ years of professional work experience as Controller/Sr Cost Analyst in industrial manufacturingManufacturing cost systems knowledge and applied experience in development of standard costsAdvanced MS Excel skills; SAP or equivalent financial ERP experience preferredDemonstrated success in implementing process improvements and leading significant changeHighly effective in a deadline driven and multi-task environmentWe are proud to offer you:A highly competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, company-paid life insurance and STD, and many other unique voluntary benefit options10 paid holidays (yes, including the Day After Thanksgiving!)Tuition reimbursementWellness incentives and discounts to encourage the health, safety and wellness of all of our employeesAn onsite cafeteria with daily lunch specials, full salad bar, and many other menu optionsClothing and uniform allowances and/or reimbursementsCollaborative work environmentWe are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.Interested? Apply now! We look forward to an opportunity to meet you!

Created: 2025-03-20