Assistant Controller

Multiple factors, including individual experience, skills, and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

About the role

Work under the direction of the Controller in the preparation and analysis of operational results, operating trends, customer profitability, capital projects, incentive plan calculations, budgeting & forecasting, special projects, and initiatives to assist management in achieving operations and management objectives.

• Work with Controller in development and refinement of processes to improve accounting efficiencies and process documentation.
• Actively assist Controller in maintaining and enhancing internal controls, accounting policy, and procedures.
• Provide financial analysis including interpretation and application of professional standards, company policies, and processes.
• Perform daily financial activities, prepare journal entries, and participate in month-end close for the plant.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of daily, weekly, and monthly responsibilities and reporting.
• Perform data entry and utilize systems as a source of research analysis.
• Be familiar with the financial policies and procedures outlined in the financial policies and capital investment manuals as they relate to the plant.
• Investigate, review, and evaluate various financial transactions and recommend the appropriate treatment.
• Review labor hours entered and approved into payroll system, balance hours, and maintain accuracy.
• Control periodic inventory counts for raw materials, consumables, spare parts, fixed assets, and finished goods.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, business or related field required.
• 3+ years of accounting and/or finance experience; work experience in manufacturing facility highly desirable.
• Corrugated, printing, packaging and/or related finance experience in manufacturing environment a plus.
• Knowledge of general business management principles, internal financial management, and industry business practices.
• Self-starter, critical thinking, and ability to influence peers and management.
• Effective communication with business leaders at various levels and functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel with an understanding of formulas and pivot tables.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• 401(k) with 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

Pay

$65,100 - $86,800 per year

About Us

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC) creates sustainable packaging solutions that enable our customers, teammates and shareowners to thrive in an ever-changing world. We are a leader in corrugated packaging, partnering with customers across industries to protect what matters most, strengthen supply chains and create lasting value. Learn more at internationalpaper.com.

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day.