Chief Financial Officer (Lancaster)

Chief Financial Officer role at Careers @ Graham Packaging

Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. From the kitchen to the laundry room, Graham Packaging is part of your everyday life. For employees at Graham, our Blue Culture is part of their everyday lives, too. In other words, Blue is how we do things here. At Graham, we are united by a clear vision. We know our part and help those around us know theirs, encouraging one another to continuously improve. We create a safe, challenging environment to innovate by supporting creative ideas and new ways of thinking. We take the initiative to cultivate our individual growth and help others do the same, while keeping ourselves and one another accountable. And we actively promote cooperation, collaboration, integrity and respect across regions and teams to foster an engaged, diverse and connected workforce. We value our employees, and a Blue Culture allows for the most rewarding employee experience as part of the Graham family. Blue is how we feel about what we do—together—to create a better tomorrow. Working at Graham means you lead constructively with clear goals, use diverse thinking to drive excellence, accountability, innovation, as well as demonstrating collaboration, embracing learning and taking action for continuous improvement and growth.

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, accountable for the integrity, transparency, and performance of the company’s financial operations. This role ensures the fundamentals—accuracy, control, and insight—are firmly in place while using financial data to drive sound decisions and improve business results. The CFO partners closely with the ownership group to align on major investments, financing, and capital priorities. The ideal candidate combines disciplined financial leadership with practical business judgment, providing the clarity and rigor required to guide a complex manufacturing enterprise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead all core finance functions, including accounting, FP&A, tax, treasury, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong internal controls.
• Maintain a solid financial foundation—clean books, reliable data, and well‑run processes that support confident decision‑making.
• Deliver concise, fact‑based financial insight to the CEO and Executive Leadership Team that clearly communicates performance, risk, and opportunity.
• Provide financial perspective on plant operations, cost management and profitability to help business leaders improve outcomes.
• Collaborate with the ownership group on significant capital, financing, and structural decisions.
• Evaluate capital spending proposals with discipline, ensuring each project is justified, financially sound, and aligned with business priorities.
• Use data and analysis to identify performance gaps, strengthen margins, and improve operational efficiency.
• Build, develop, and retain a high‑performing finance team grounded in accountability, urgency, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business required; CPA or equivalent credential preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership at the CFO or senior executive level—ideally within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Proven ability to strengthen financial operations, implement control discipline, and drive decision‑making through accurate data and analysis.
• Strong command of capital management, financial reporting, and operational performance metrics.
• Respected for integrity, precision, and a pragmatic, hands‑on leadership approach.

Compensation Statement

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience. Salary range: $160,000.00 – $180,000.00.

Benefits Statement

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in the company’s 401(k) Employee Saving Plan and may participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location

Lancaster County, PA

Seniority Level

• Executive

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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