Corporate Controller

Veritiv • Sandy Springs, GA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Corporate Controller will be responsible for overseeing the company’s corporate accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and technical accounting, with a key focus on supporting strategic transactions and potential public company readiness. This role provides key leadership to the accounting organization, ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information, and partners closely with cross functional leadership on M&A activity, capital markets events, and ongoing business performance.

Requirements

• Wide and deep experience providing expert competence (Over 10 years to 15 years).
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Bachelor's Degree - Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements in alignment with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Lead the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting function (GL, consolidations, intercompany, fixed assets, etc.), ensuring strong internal controls and efficient processes.
• Partner closely with the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer on technical accounting matters, including research, documentation, and implementation of new standards and complex transactions.
• Manage the preparation and review of internal financial reporting packages for executive leadership, providing clear analysis, trends, and insights to support decision-making.
• Coordinate and oversee external financial audits and reviews, serving as a primary contact for external auditors and driving timely resolution of audit queries and findings.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation initiatives across the record-to-report cycle, including system enhancements, standardization, and process optimization across entities and regions.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for the corporate accounting team, setting clear expectations, building bench strength, and fostering a high-performance, accountable culture.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations to ensure accurate financial results, support strategic initiatives (e.g., M&A, integrations), and maintain a strong control environment.
• Stay current on emerging accounting, regulatory, and industry developments, proactively assessing potential impacts and advising senior leadership on necessary changes or opportunities.
• Lead the accounting workstream for acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions, including purchase accounting, integration of acquired entities, and related disclosures.
• Partner with FP&A and business leaders on budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment between actuals, projections, and underlying operational drivers.
• Monitor and manage balance sheet quality, including reserves, accruals, and other key estimates, to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment with business performance.
• Oversee and maintain corporate accounting policies, ensuring they are current, clearly documented, and consistently applied across all business units and geographies.
• Support the SVP, Chief Accounting Officer in preparing materials for the Audit Committee and Board, including key accounting judgments, control updates, and financial reporting matters.

Benefits

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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