Director of Financial Control and Accounting
Tekni-Plex, Wayne, Pennsylvania, United States, 19087
The Director of Financial Control & Accounting will provide strategic and operational leadership for the company's financial control environment and operational cost accounting processes. This role is responsible for ensuring robust internal controls, accurate inventory and production accounting, and effective cost management across all plants and global operations. The Director will partner closely with operations leadership, plant controllers, and executive management to drive financial discipline, operational excellence, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controls & Risk Management
Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's internal control framework. Partner with plant controllers to assess risks, test controls, and oversee remediation of deficiencies. Ensure compliance with SOX, U.S. GAAP, and company accounting policies across both corporate and plant operations. Proactively identify operational and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Operational Accounting & Cost Management
Lead
inventory, cost, and production accounting
across all manufacturing sites. Ensure accuracy in inventory valuation, capitalization, and reconciliations. Oversee standard costing, variance analysis, and production efficiency reporting. Partner with plant controllers and operations leaders to embed strong financial practices in day-to-day operations. Provide financial oversight for supply chain and production initiatives, ensuring transparency in costs and variances. Process & Systems Improvement
Drive
enterprise-wide process improvements
to streamline operational accounting workflows. Lead
large-scale transformation projects , including ERP implementations, plant-level system upgrades, and M&A integrations. Leverage ERP and consolidation systems (SAP, Oracle, OneStream) to improve automation and efficiency. Establish best practices for cost and production accounting across global operations. Leadership & Executive Engagement
Mentor, coach and develop a high-performing global accounting operations team, including managers and plant controllers. Build organizational capability and succession depth across the finance function. Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, Divisional Finance leadership teams. Provide operational and financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA, CMA, or CIA required. 7+ years
of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with at least
3 years in managerial roles . Extensive experience in
manufacturing, inventory, and production accounting . Proven oversight of
multi-plant and global operations
in a $1B+ company. Big 4 public accounting background at
manager level or above
strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in leading
large, multi-layered teams
across global operations. Expertise in
SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational risk management . Strong track record in delivering
enterprise-wide financial transformation projects
(ERP, M&A, shared services). Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and changing management skills. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time is required Success Measures
Accurate and efficient operational accounting for inventory, production, and cost processes. Strengthened internal control environment with reduced risk exposure and audit findings. Improved cost transparency and operational efficiency through better financial insights. Effective execution of enterprise-level initiatives (ERP, M&A, plant-level system improvements). Salary Range: $128,214.00 to $160,000
TekniPlex Rewards At Tekni-Plex, we value all of our people across the globe. We strive to provide a work environment that leads to your professional fulfillment. Since fulfillment means something different to everyone, the rewards that TekniPlex provides globally are appropriately diverse and suited to help you perform your best inside and outside the company. Our rewards programs include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Life and Disability 401(k) and Match Wellness Program including EAP Pay for Performance philosophy
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Controls & Risk Management
Own the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company's internal control framework. Partner with plant controllers to assess risks, test controls, and oversee remediation of deficiencies. Ensure compliance with SOX, U.S. GAAP, and company accounting policies across both corporate and plant operations. Proactively identify operational and financial risks and implement mitigation strategies. Operational Accounting & Cost Management
Lead
inventory, cost, and production accounting
across all manufacturing sites. Ensure accuracy in inventory valuation, capitalization, and reconciliations. Oversee standard costing, variance analysis, and production efficiency reporting. Partner with plant controllers and operations leaders to embed strong financial practices in day-to-day operations. Provide financial oversight for supply chain and production initiatives, ensuring transparency in costs and variances. Process & Systems Improvement
Drive
enterprise-wide process improvements
to streamline operational accounting workflows. Lead
large-scale transformation projects , including ERP implementations, plant-level system upgrades, and M&A integrations. Leverage ERP and consolidation systems (SAP, Oracle, OneStream) to improve automation and efficiency. Establish best practices for cost and production accounting across global operations. Leadership & Executive Engagement
Mentor, coach and develop a high-performing global accounting operations team, including managers and plant controllers. Build organizational capability and succession depth across the finance function. Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP of Finance, Corporate Controller, Divisional Finance leadership teams. Provide operational and financial insights to support strategic decision-making. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA, CMA, or CIA required. 7+ years
of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, with at least
3 years in managerial roles . Extensive experience in
manufacturing, inventory, and production accounting . Proven oversight of
multi-plant and global operations
in a $1B+ company. Big 4 public accounting background at
manager level or above
strongly preferred. Demonstrated success in leading
large, multi-layered teams
across global operations. Expertise in
SOX compliance, internal controls, and operational risk management . Strong track record in delivering
enterprise-wide financial transformation projects
(ERP, M&A, shared services). Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and changing management skills. Ability to travel up to 20% of the time is required Success Measures
Accurate and efficient operational accounting for inventory, production, and cost processes. Strengthened internal control environment with reduced risk exposure and audit findings. Improved cost transparency and operational efficiency through better financial insights. Effective execution of enterprise-level initiatives (ERP, M&A, plant-level system improvements). Salary Range: $128,214.00 to $160,000
TekniPlex Rewards At Tekni-Plex, we value all of our people across the globe. We strive to provide a work environment that leads to your professional fulfillment. Since fulfillment means something different to everyone, the rewards that TekniPlex provides globally are appropriately diverse and suited to help you perform your best inside and outside the company. Our rewards programs include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Life and Disability 401(k) and Match Wellness Program including EAP Pay for Performance philosophy
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.