Plant Accountant

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Plant Controller in Sacramento, CA

Silgan Containers is seeking a Plant Controller to join our Sacramento, CA, plant for managing all plant-level accounting functions, including cost accounting, financial reporting, variance analysis, and compliance. This role is critical in supporting plant operations and ensuring financial integrity in a highly collaborative and responsive environment.

The Plant Controller’s compensation for this CA-based position is competitive and based on experience, education, and skills, typically ranging from $77,500-$98,900 per year. In this role.

Why Silgan

At Silgan, we support our employees with stability and growth opportunities:

• Competitive pay with annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and tuition reimbursement
• Long-term stability with opportunities for advancement and career growth in manufacturing jobs
• A culture that values safety, innovation, and promoting from within

What You Will Do as a Plant Controller

• Facilitate all plant financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and detailed financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy of physical inventory through meticulous tracking and reporting systems.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly financial reports covering labor, materials, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns, and inventory levels.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls across plant operations to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and comply with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Provide leadership to the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Act as a strategic partner to plant management, providing financial insights to guide operational decisions, improve profitability, and mitigate risk.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• At least 5 years of hands-on cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards, Oracle, and OnBase platforms for efficient data management.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for developing and analyzing complex financial models.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Take the Next Step

Apply today to join Silgan Containers as a Plant Controller in Sacramento, CA. Take the next step in your manufacturing career and help us deliver safe, sustainable, and high-quality packaging to millions of households.

Apply today and grow with a company built on safety, stability, and long-term success.