Controller

International Paper • Visalia, CA

37d • $89,000 - $118,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Actively participate in the achievement of the facilities business goals by establishing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls, establish and maintain effective reporting and analytic systems and procedures, and recommend or direct actions needed to maximize the financial return of the plant. Ensure that the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practices. Establish proper account review and analysis procedures. Direct and coordinate the preparation and analysis of operating results, operating trends, capital projects, and operating forecasts and budgets. Safeguard Company assets by designing and implementing cost-effective control systems which reflect the risk environment for the business and the assets to be safeguarded. Serve as a pro-active participant in the plant management team by identifying and recommending solutions to business problems. Support cost reduction efforts through analysis and highlighting cost reduction opportunities along with actively educating team on key cost drivers and financial metrics. Ensure all monthly, quarterly and year-end operating results are reported accurately on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BS or equivalent with thorough knowledge of, and experience in, finance, financial analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, profit planning and strategic planning.
• 5 years of experience in a financial function within a manufacturing organization
• Proven supervisory, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be a catalyst for leading change.
• Business Acumen
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Composure
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Command Skills
• Delegation
• Developing Direct Reports
• Managerial Courage

Nice To Haves

• MBA is preferred but not essential

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls
• Establishing and maintaining effective reporting and analytic systems and procedures
• Recommending or directing actions needed to maximize the financial return of the plant
• Ensuring the facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Ensuring the business is conducted in compliance with established corporate, sector and division policies, procedures and practices
• Establishing proper account review and analysis procedures
• Directing and coordinating the preparation and analysis of operating results, operating trends, capital projects, and operating forecasts and budgets
• Safeguarding Company assets by designing and implementing cost-effective control systems
• Serving as a pro-active participant in the plant management team by identifying and recommending solutions to business problems
• Supporting cost reduction efforts through analysis and highlighting cost reduction opportunities along with actively educating team on key cost drivers and financial metrics
• Ensuring all monthly, quarterly and year-end operating results are reported accurately on a timely basis and in accordance with Company policies and procedures

Benefits

• International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including 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, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees