Site Controller (Manufacturing) at ProAmpac in Westfield, MA

Job description

• Plant Controller
• Westfield, MA (Onsite)
• Are you a manufacturing finance leader who excels at driving financial performance, partnering with operations, and influencing business decisions? Join ProAmpac, a global leader in flexible packaging solutions, where your expertise will directly impact one of our largest manufacturing facilities and help shape the future of operational and financial excellence.
• At ProAmpac, we're more than a packaging company. We're an innovative team committed to sustainability, continuous improvement, and helping our employees grow their careers.
• Our Core Values
• Integrity
• Intensity
• Innovation
• Involvement
• Impact
• Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 base salary plus annual bonus opportunity
• We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to lead the accounting and FP&A functions for our Westfield manufacturing facility. This highly visible leadership role serves as a strategic business partner to plant leadership, helping drive financial performance, operational excellence, and long-term business success.
• The Plant Controller will oversee all aspects of financial operations, including financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger management, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory and working capital management, audit coordination, and profitability analysis.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, a proactive leadership mindset, and a proven ability to partner with operations to deliver measurable business results.
• This position works closely with plant leadership, operations teams, FP&A, and corporate finance to ensure accurate reporting, provide key business insights, and support strategic decision-making across the site.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site accounting and FP&A activities.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including general ledger oversight and financial statement preparation.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Oversee cost accounting activities, product costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive financial performance and support operational decision-making.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Monitor key performance indicators and communicate results to plant and finance leadership.
• Drive improvements in working capital, inventory management, and material margin performance.
• Lead month-end variance analysis and provide insight into manufacturing performance and cost drivers.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure compliance with corporate policies and financial controls.
• Prepare and present financial reports, business cases, and ad hoc analyses to leadership teams.
• Support capital investment decisions, continuous improvement initiatives, and strategic projects.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and reporting capabilities across the facility.
• Foster strong cross-functional partnerships with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Plant Controller or senior manufacturing finance leadership experience preferred.
• Strong experience leading both accounting and FP&A functions.
• Financial reporting and month-end close
• General ledger accounting
• Cost accounting
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Audit coordination
• Financial analysis and business planning
• Proven ability to partner with Plant Managers and operations leaders to drive financial and operational results.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, inventory management, working capital, and cost control.
• Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments, preferably within large-scale operations.
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and manufacturing reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence decisions and effectively communicate financial information to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• CPA designation.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience.
• Proven track record of driving margin improvement and working capital optimization initiatives.
• ERP implementation or system enhancement experience.
• Experience presenting financial performance and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

Skills

Preferred

• CPA designation
• Multi-site manufacturing experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with company match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to serve as a key financial leader within a large manufacturing operation
• Collaborative culture where your contributions directly influence business performance
• If you're looking for an opportunity to combine your passion for manufacturing finance, business partnership, financial planning, and leadership while helping drive operational and financial results, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply today and help shape the future of packaging with ProAmpac.