Packaging Corporation of America

Support manufacturing operations by assisting on the plant floor, maintaining safety and equipment standards. | High school diploma or GED, ability to work in a team, safety-conscious, able to work overtime and lift up to 30 lbs. | As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust At Packaging Corporation of America (PCA), we think of ourselves as more than a box manufacturer. We are an ideas and solutions company. We seek to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. It just happens to be that corrugated products are our area of expertise. At PCA, you’ll find the best people in the industry operating in a “golden rule” culture. We actively promote mutually rewarding relationships with each other and our customers by advocating respect for every individual, ethical and fair practices, and the highest standards in what we say and do. PCA is proud to have a highly skilled and experienced team leading the way. As one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging products in the U.S., PCA offers customers broad expertise and economies of scale, while our multiple plant locations let us rapidly meet the local needs of our customers. Responsibilities Work as part of a team in support of a manufacturing operation with a goal of increasing productivity; decreasing downtime and waste. Assume active role in overall plant and facilities-related work. Position requires assisting all jobs on the plant floor. Follow all company safety rules and lock-out tag-out procedures. Maintain shop and shop equipment per 5S Standards. Other duties as assigned. May be required to stack parts up to 30 lbs. for a period of up to 12 hours. Basic Qualifications High School Graduate or GED Passionate about maintaining a safe work environment. Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Must be willing to work closely on a day-to-day basis with other production personnel. Ability to share ideas with others to solve problems of essential importance. Excellent communication skills. Thrive in a cross-functional team environment. Work with a sense of urgency to reduce downtime of machines. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories. All qualified applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered Compensation And Benefits • Starting salary for position: $22.94 per hour. • Bonus: Annual – Based upon achievement of plant performance metrics • Paid Vacation: 1 weeks per calendar year. Pro-rata Vacation during the initial year of hire based upon start date within the calendar year. • Paid Holidays. • Within the first 30 days of employment, an employee (and their dependents) is eligible to enroll in certain benefit coverages -- medical, dental, and vision – and are automatically enrolled in life, AD&D, and disability coverages. • Upon hire, an employee is automatically enrolled in the 401k plan. The plan offers both pre-tax and Roth contribution options along with employer provided matching contributions. • Disclaimer: The Compensation and Benefits information in this posting represents PCA’s good faith and reasonable estimate of what it may pay for this position. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified Applicants must apply at careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

Lead mill accounting and finance operations including financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, procurement, and team management to support mill business goals. | Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance, 8+ years accounting management, 5+ years supervisory experience, manufacturing finance knowledge, CMA preferred. | PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States and a large producer of uncoated freesheet. PCA's net sales for 2023 were $7.8 billion. PCA operates ten mills producing approximately five million tons of containerboard and five hundred thousand tons of white paper annually. These mills operate across the United States and serve a variety of internal and external customers. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is the lead finance representative of a mill and must understand the assigned mill's cost structure, products, customer base and business. The mill finance team serves the needs of senior management and other internal PCA stakeholders in areas of financial information, operational statistics, variance analysis, and identification of trends and business opportunities. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the Accounting/Finance, Procurement, and Information Systems areas of the mill. Sub-areas include General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and financial management/business planning, procurement, and IS operations of the assigned mill. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager engages in developing short- and long-term plans and forecasts based on business goals; providing financial and operational analysis of results; and providing financial and operational recommendations to improve mill results. This position interacts with co-workers from all areas of the company including areas such as senior management, corporate mill finance, engineering, human resources, corporate accounting, corporate purchasing, transportation, etc. Principle Accountabilities: Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the mill and provide guidance for management decisions. Conduct month/year-end closings and ensure that financial transactions are processed properly. Ensure payments are properly supported and authorized, and transactions are processed timely and accurately. Ensure accuracy of mill financial statements, provide appropriate support for account balances through account reconciliations. Ensure that mill maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and PCA's financial policies. Ensures that PCA's Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating. Communicate issues timely and disclose any control deviations or accounting concerns. Review financial position and key control issues with mill management on a quarterly basis. Develop quarterly Guidance and annual Operating Plans (AOP) plus weekly profit updates and ad hoc forecasts. Analyze and report quarterly variances to Guidance, AOP and to prior year and prior quarter financials. Understand mill operations and how operations changes drive variances on the P&L. Prepare internal reports, revise and up-date reports for management decision making. Make recommendations to mill management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the mill. Work with internal audit on all control-based work and ensure all internal audit findings and AFR (Annual Financial Review) issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis. Manage the capital proposal and expenditure process including working with mill management on analysis of significant projects and ensure that project's financials are prepared properly. Ensure mill accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place for all projects. Ensure the Procurement and Information Systems areas are highly functioning. Conduct operations in these areas according to PCA best practices and comply with PCA policies. Set and manage to performance expectations of all team members. Provide guidance and training to accounting staff. Develop job aids or process documentation. Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what is right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make. Position Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Master's in finance or accounting preferred. Minimum of 8 years' accounting management experience with a solid understanding of all the major areas of accounting required as well as mill finance and operations. Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action strongly preferred. Experience in manufacturing, preferably process manufacturing, such as a mill or similar operation very much preferred. CMA designation is a strong preference. Excellent Excel skills required. Strong working knowledge of Word, and accounting software. Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial / accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures and internal controls required. Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and processes for keeping accurate inventories. Solid analytical and mathematical skills. Must be able to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings. Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management. Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently. Strong leadership, problem solving and training skills to shape and lead team by example and create enthusiasm. Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.

Lead and manage accounting, finance, procurement, and IS functions at a manufacturing mill, providing financial analysis, reporting, and operational recommendations. | Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 8+ years accounting management, 5+ years supervisory experience, manufacturing finance knowledge, CMA preferred, strong Excel and GAAP knowledge. | As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers — large and small — package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility. People • Customers • Trust PCA is one of the largest producers of containerboard and corrugated packaging in the United States and a large producer of uncoated freesheet. PCA’s net sales for 2023 were $7.8 billion. PCA operates ten mills producing approximately five million tons of containerboard and five hundred thousand tons of white paper annually. These mills operate across the United States and serve a variety of internal and external customers. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is the lead finance representative of a mill and must understand the assigned mill’s cost structure, products, customer base and business. The mill finance team serves the needs of senior management and other internal PCA stakeholders in areas of financial information, operational statistics, variance analysis, and identification of trends and business opportunities. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager is responsible for leadership and management of the Accounting/Finance, Procurement, and Information Systems areas of the mill. Sub-areas include General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and financial management/business planning, procurement, and IS operations of the assigned mill. The Mill Controller and Administration Manager engages in developing short- and long-term plans and forecasts based on business goals; providing financial and operational analysis of results; and providing financial and operational recommendations to improve mill results. This position interacts with co-workers from all areas of the company including areas such as senior management, corporate mill finance, engineering, human resources, corporate accounting, corporate purchasing, transportation, etc. Principle Accountabilities • Direct the accounting and financial affairs of the mill and provide guidance for management decisions. • Conduct month/year-end closings and ensure that financial transactions are processed properly. • Ensure payments are properly supported and authorized, and transactions are processed timely and accurately. • Ensure accuracy of mill financial statements, provide appropriate support for account balances through account reconciliations. • Ensure that mill maintains compliance with federal, state, and local laws and PCA’s financial policies. • Ensures that PCA’s Key and Significant Controls are in place and operating. • Communicate issues timely and disclose any control deviations or accounting concerns. Review financial position and key control issues with mill management on a quarterly basis. • Develop quarterly Guidance and annual Operating Plans (AOP) plus weekly profit updates and ad hoc forecasts. • Analyze and report quarterly variances to Guidance, AOP and to prior year and prior quarter financials. • Understand mill operations and how operations changes drive variances on the P&L. • Prepare internal reports, revise and up-date reports for management decision making. • Make recommendations to mill management aimed at improving the short and long-term results of the mill. • Work with internal audit on all control-based work and ensure all internal audit findings and AFR (Annual Financial Review) issues are corrected and remain corrected on a quarterly basis. • Manage the capital proposal and expenditure process including working with mill management on analysis of significant projects and ensure that project’s financials are prepared properly. Ensure mill accountants have detailed capital expenditure tracking in place for all projects. • Ensure the Procurement and Information Systems areas are highly functioning. Conduct operations in these areas according to PCA best practices and comply with PCA policies. • Set and manage to performance expectations of all team members. Provide guidance and training to accounting staff. Develop job aids or process documentation. • Strive to continually strengthen PCA’s business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectations for customers specifically supporting PCA’s Commitment to Service which involves doing what is right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make. Position Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required. Master’s in finance or accounting preferred. • Minimum of 8 years’ accounting management experience with a solid understanding of all the major areas of accounting required as well as mill finance and operations. • Minimum of 5 years previous supervisory management with experience in hiring, coaching, performance development, and corrective action strongly preferred. • Experience in manufacturing, preferably process manufacturing, such as a mill or similar operation very much preferred. • CMA designation is a strong preference. • Excellent Excel skills required. Strong working knowledge of Word, and accounting software. • Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial / accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures and internal controls required. • Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems and processes for keeping accurate inventories. • Solid analytical and mathematical skills. • Must be able to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings. • Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with business management. • Ability to plan and manage numerous projects and areas concurrently. • Strong leadership, problem solving and training skills to shape and lead team by example and create enthusiasm. • Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver’s license. All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered. PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.