Region Controller

International Paper • Wheat Ridge, CO

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About The Position

Accountable for financial oversight of several manufacturing locations, scales that manufacture diverse products, serve diverse markets and are spread across a large geographical area. Requires travel often to various facilities to meet stated objectives.
Manage a population of facility controllers with diverse backgrounds and career goals. The Region Controller has a solid line responsibility to the Region General Manager and supports the PSNA Area Controller.
Responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight for the region in order to achieve business objectives and goals in a manner consistent with International Paper policies and procedures
Responsible for leadership and oversight of the finance function within the region to include:
Effective development and implementation of fiscal procedures and controls
Accurate and timely reporting of financial information
Analysis of performance, profitability improvement objectives and opportunities
Strategic planning and analysis, forecasting
Capital effectiveness and analysis
Project Analysis (M&A, Reimagine design, etc.)
Development of personnel
The key customers are:
the area controller
the region general manager
key members of the PSNA finance staff
other members of PSNA management
Directs the financial activities of the Region by overseeing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls
Analyzes performance and recommends and/or directs actions to maximize the financial return of the division and corporation
Ensures that each facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established division and corporate policies, procedures and practices
Manages preparation and analysis of region operating results and operating trends, reviews capital projects, manages special projects and reviews operating forecasts
Ensures all monthly, quarterly and year-end operating results are reported accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures
Provides appropriate communication of objectives and responsibilities
Directs and manages consolidation, reporting and reconciliation of results for internal and external reporting requirements
Provides management with key performance measures and financial analysis
Drives improvement opportunities through the organization
Maintains & ensures that an adequate system of internal controls exists for the facilities within the region along with management’s engagement and use of the QR16 for compliance reviews
Determines that the assets of the region are properly managed and protected
Communicates and trains staff on IP policies and procedures including SOX requirements, self-review procedures, peer reviews, balance sheet reviews
Directs the preparation and analysis of the annual operating plan, strategic plan and capital plan as needed and in conjunction with region general manager and division finance.
Analyzes variances, reviews operating costs and spending levels for trend changes and opportunities to improve
People Development
Provides leadership to Facility Controllers
Controller Trainees
Facility finance staff
Others in the organization
Provides development opportunities through internal training, peer reviews, and special projects
Proficient with tools, data and analytics

Requirements

• College degree in Accounting/Finance, advanced degree or certification desirable
• 5-7 years Finance Controller experience or associated work
• 10 years of overall experience (8 with an advanced degree or certification), including controller experience in a manufacturing environment
• Accounting experience in manufacturing, with converting operations desirable
• Knowledge of corporate policies and procedures
• Ability to accomplish goals through organizational agility
• Strong administrative, organizational and analytical skills
• Must be a self-starter and deliver on objectives
• Must be able to travel 50+%
• Demonstrate solid leadership potential
• Proven ability to develop people and manage professionals in a multi-facility environment
• Ability to work with teams and ensure alignment
• Ability to deal well with ambiguity
• Proficiency in Accounting, Oral and Written Communication Skills, PC Skills, IP Systems Knowledge, Ethics and Values, Multi-tasking, Analytical, Internal Controls, Strategic Agility, Staffing

Responsibilities

• Effective development and implementation of fiscal procedures and controls
• Accurate and timely reporting of financial information
• Analysis of performance, profitability improvement objectives and opportunities
• Strategic planning and analysis, forecasting
• Capital effectiveness and analysis
• Project Analysis (M&A, Reimagine design, etc.)
• Development of personnel
• Directs the financial activities of the Region by overseeing and maintaining effective fiscal procedures and controls
• Analyzes performance and recommends and/or directs actions to maximize the financial return of the division and corporation
• Ensures that each facility maintains accurate books and records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that the business is conducted in compliance with established division and corporate policies, procedures and practices
• Manages preparation and analysis of region operating results and operating trends, reviews capital projects, manages special projects and reviews operating forecasts
• Ensures all monthly, quarterly and year-end operating results are reported accurately, on a timely basis and in accordance with company policies and procedures
• Provides appropriate communication of objectives and responsibilities
• Directs and manages consolidation, reporting and reconciliation of results for internal and external reporting requirements
• Provides management with key performance measures and financial analysis
• Drives improvement opportunities through the organization
• Maintains & ensures that an adequate system of internal controls exists for the facilities within the region along with management’s engagement and use of the QR16 for compliance reviews
• Determines that the assets of the region are properly managed and protected
• Communicates and trains staff on IP policies and procedures including SOX requirements, self-review procedures, peer reviews, balance sheet reviews
• Directs the preparation and analysis of the annual operating plan, strategic plan and capital plan as needed and in conjunction with region general manager and division finance.
• Analyzes variances, reviews operating costs and spending levels for trend changes and opportunities to improve
• Provides leadership to Facility Controllers
• Controller Trainees
• Facility finance staff
• Others in the organization
• Provides development opportunities through internal training, peer reviews, and special projects

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: Manager