O-I
Manufacturing
AssistantPlantController
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“Assistant Plant Controller at O-I. Skills: accounting, finance, cost accounting, variance analysis, financial reporting. overseeing accounting operations and internal controls within the plant(s). ensuring the accuracy of and compliance across all financial reporting”
What You'll Achieve.
improve financial performance and efficiency; Economic Profit/Spread; TOE; Fit 2 Win
Industry & Context.
Excellent problem-solving skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field, 2 -4 years of accounting experience, Sound understanding of cost accounting, variance analysis, and manufacturing operations, Proficiency in ERP systems, Microsoft Excel and Power BI
Nice to Have
preferably in a manufacturing or cost accounting environment, SAP preferred
What You'll Do.
overseeing accounting operations and internal controls within the plant(s)
ensuring the accuracy of and compliance across all financial reporting
management of daily accounting functions
preparing and analyzing financial statements
and cost analysis and management
business partner to the Plant Controller and operations
driving insights that improve financial performance and efficiency
plant financial reporting
including monthly close
and variance analysis
preparation of accurate and timely balance sheets
and related financial schedules
compliance with US GAAP
and internal control requirements
maintenance of SOX documentation and coordination of testing activities with internal and external auditors
oversight of the accuracy of inventory valuation
and capital expenditures
coordinate of Accenture GBS/Operations Analysts to ensure plant support activities are monitored and executed appropriately
preparation of annual budgets
and rolling estimates
analysis of cost drivers
and efficiency initiatives
monitoring standard costing
manufacturing variance analysis
and cost improvement projects
support Enterprise objectives at the plant level - Economic Profit/Spread
support the operations teams with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with financial analysis
management of plant fixed assets
including capitalization
and physical inventories
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
key business partner to the Plant Controller as well as operations; Collaborate with the Plant Manager, Plant Controller and plant functional leaders to interpret financial results and recommend corrective actions; Support the connection between the plant and Country group finance teams; Support the Plant Controller in the presentation of monthly performance summaries to plant and country group leadership
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
About O-I Remember the last time you opened a bottle of champagne? A cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us. We are O-I and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Why do you want to apply? If you are looking for a small-town environment without the hustle and bustle of the big city, this is the place for you. Our Brockway and Crenshaw plants are conveniently located in an area that offers a multitude of options for the outdoor enthusiasts. O-I is a company that is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and offers opportunity for growth and advancement. The Assistant Plant Controller is responsible for supporting the Plant Controller in overseeing accounting operations and internal controls within the plant(s), ensuring the accuracy of and compliance across all financial reporting. This role supports the management of daily accounting functions, assists in preparing and analyzing financial statements, and supports the plant’s leadership team with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis and management. The Assistant Plant Controller serves as a key business partner to the Plant Controller as well as operations, driving insights that improve financial performance and efficiency. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES Financial Reporting & Compliance * Support the management plant financial reporting, including monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. * Assists in the preparation of accurate and timely balance sheets, income statements, and related financial schedules. * Supports compliance with US GAAP, enterprise policies, a
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