We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on Plant Controller to join our leadership team and serve as the financial steward of our Illinois manufacturing facility. In this role, you’ll lead plant accounting operations, mentor a high-performing team, and provide strategic insights that help drive operational and financial excellence. The Plant Controller ensures accurate financial reporting, maintains robust internal controls, and translates complex financial data into actionable business strategies.

As our Plant Controller, you will be responsible for partnering with the local management team to achieve both short-term goals and long-term strategic initiatives. This is a highly visible role that blends technical accounting expertise with operational insight to influence key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee all plant accounting functions, including cost and inventory accounting, fixed assets, accounts payable, general ledger, and financial reporting/analysis.
• Supervise and mentor a team including a Cost Accountant, Staff Accountant, and Accounts Payable Technician.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes while maintaining compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial guidance on cost reduction, capacity planning, capital investment payback, and resource allocation.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, ensuring compliance and coordinating audits with internal and external auditors.
• Lead annual budgeting, long-term strategic planning, and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyze complex manufacturing and financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support ERP system improvements and maintain reliable costing models.
• Collaborate with finance peers across the organization to share best practices and align corporate initiatives.
• Act as financial lead for capital expenditure justifications, including commercial and operations excellence considerations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA designation highly preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting/finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven leadership skills with prior team management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts in practical terms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel); ERP system experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Additional Details:

• This position has occasional travel.

Compensation range:

The compensation range is $115,000-$135,000 and is a general guideline only. Pay will be determined based on the candidate's experience and expertise and is subject to vary.

Why Winpak?

Winpak is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to support the physical, mental, financial and social well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefit package includes the following:

• Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage
• Travel coverage
• Disability coverage
• Voluntary life insurance
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Tuition assistance program
• Retirement savings plans
• A comprehensive employee and family assistance program which includes short term counselling, wellbeing coaching, financial and legal consultations services.

Winpak’s vision is to provide the best packaging solutions for people and planet. We are a leading supplier of innovative packaging solutions, known for providing high-quality products that meet the needs of a variety of industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, and consumer products. With a commitment to sustainability, safety, and excellence, Winpak continues to grow as a global leader in the packaging industry.

At Winpak, inclusion is one of our core values. We believe that an inclusive culture fosters a sense of belonging, drives innovation, and provides our brand a competitive advantage. Our goal is to create an environment free from harassment and discrimination, and where every individual feels respected, valued, and appreciated.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to an equitable and inclusive recruitment process, evaluating applicants based on merit, capability, and qualifications related to the job - never on identity factors such as race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, religion, disability, national origin, or any other protected status. To support this commitment, if you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

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