Controller

International Paper • Richmond, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller directs the facility’s financial activities by establishing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls, analyzing performance, and recommending or directing actions to maximize the business’s financial return to the division and corporation. The role ensures that books and records are accurate and comply with generally accepted accounting principles, and that facility operations follow established division and corporate policies, procedures, and practices. The Controller also ensures accurate and timely completion of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.

This position directs the preparation and analysis of the annual strategic plan, capital plan, monthly operating results, trends, capital projects, and operating forecasts to meet facility objectives. It manages the finance staff’s day-to-day work, including financial transactions and analytical work, and provides leadership in developing accounting staff and other team members.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree with a focus on accounting and/or finance.
• Five years of experience managing a financial or accounting department.
• Three years of experience in a manufacturing or related environment.
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Experience in the corrugated industry.
• Experience in cash management.

Responsibilities

• Direct the facility’s financial activities and maintain effective fiscal procedures and controls.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend or direct actions to maximize financial returns.
• Ensure accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure the business complies with division and corporate policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reports.
• Direct preparation and analysis of the annual strategic plan, capital plan, monthly operating results, trends, capital projects, and operating forecasts.
• Manage finance staff day to day, including financial transactions and analytical work.
• Lead people development and the overall development of finance and accounting team members.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k).
• Company-funded retirement contributions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Education and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, including insurance for home, auto, vision, and pets.
• Sales and leadership training.
• Promotional opportunities within a global company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager