Controller Associate

International Paper • STATE WIDE, OR

84d • $65,100 - $86,800

About The Position

This role requires flexibility to relocate in the near future and the ability to travel up to 50% as needed. Candidates must be open to placement in various locations. Potential immediate opportunities include Oregon and Florida. The job involves working under the daily guidance of the site controller as part of a division-wide finance development program, gaining exposure to all aspects of the Container business through formal training, cross-site job rotations, special projects, and mentorship from NAC Finance leadership. Generally, the position serves as one of two exempt financial professionals at the manufacturing site, typically working alongside a team that includes non-exempt staff, offering valuable leadership and managerial development opportunities as you progress. Key responsibilities include ensuring strong internal controls to protect company assets, preparing financial statements in accordance with professional and corporate standards, delivering timely and actionable financial analysis, identifying and proposing solutions to business challenges, and mentoring and developing accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with at least 12 credit hours in Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an Accounting or Finance role; experience in a converting facility is a plus.
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% during the training period.
• Strong initiative and self-motivation, with excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, including month-end close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and assessing internal controls.
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, working capital management, and supporting special projects.
• Familiarity with financial and operational information systems, preferably SAP.
• Understanding of sales, marketing, and distribution processes.
• Knowledge of quality improvement and manufacturing processes, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Work under the daily guidance of the site controller as part of a division-wide finance development program.
• Gain exposure to all aspects of the Container business through formal training, cross-site job rotations, special projects, and mentorship.
• Serve as one of two exempt financial professionals at the manufacturing site.
• Provide support to the plant controller, plant general manager, region controller, and NAC division staff.
• Ensure strong internal controls to protect company assets.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with professional and corporate standards.
• Deliver timely and actionable financial analysis.
• Identify and propose solutions to business challenges.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k)
• Company-funded retirement contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Paper Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees