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Bemis Manufacturing Company
Division Controller - North American Seats
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$150,189 / year median in Wisconsin
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Division Controller - North American Seats Your Impact. Our Legacy. At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you're not just joining a team—you're becoming part of a family that's been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we're driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals. When you join Bemis, you're stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we'll shape the future while honoring our legacy. Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.
Position Summary:
The Divisional Controller serves as the primary financial leader for the business unit, with full P&L responsibility. This hands-on, individual contributor role, partners closely with operational and commercial leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure disciplined financial management. The Controller provides critical insight into margins, pricing, forecasting, and variance drivers while guiding profitable growth initiatives.Specific Responsibilities:
- Own full profit and loss responsibility for the business unit, including revenue, cost management, margins, and profitability.
- Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for the business unit.
- Prepare and present clear explanations of actual results versus plan and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
- Develop actionable recommendations to close performance gaps and improve future outcomes by interacting with stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, and market segments.
- Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and margin erosion risks, and partner with sales & operations to develop corrective actions.
- Take a lead role in quoting new business, creating proformas, recommending pricing, and communicating the financial impact of new opportunities to the business.
- Partner with others within the business to ensure understanding of financial levers and impacts.
- Take a leadership financial role in driving financial improvements.
- Apply 80/20 thinking and sound judgment to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced, global, results driven manufacturing environment
- Strong analytic, financial modeling and reporting skills.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
- Attention to detail, the ability to deal with ambiguity and can work successfully and effectively on cross-functional teams.
- Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
- Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements and prioritize.