Mgr. Accounting

About the role

The North America Mills Accounting organization at Smurfit Westrock is seeking a Manager, Inventory Accounting – Mills. This role oversees inventory accounting processes across mill operations and plays a critical role in the monthly close process, financial reporting, and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals responsible for mill inventory accounting processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and performance management, including training and cross-functional development.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Partner with senior leadership to communicate results, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Oversee end-to-end inventory accounting processes across mills, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods valuation, inventory accruals, and capitalized costs.
• Analyze inventory balances and fluctuations to identify risks, trends, and required adjustments.
• Maintain and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over inventory accounting processes.
• Drive standardization of accounting practices and procedures across locations.
• Leverage data and analytical tools to enhance visibility and decision-making.
• Collaborate across accounting, FP&A, and operations to improve financial visibility and planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing or mill environment with inventory and cost accounting exposure.
• 2+ years of experience managing or supervising an accounting team.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive change within an organization.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive change within an organization.

Skills

• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and/or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to identify process improvements and drive change within an organization.

Benefits

• Career with a global packaging company where Sustainability, Safety and Inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work.
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities.
• An attractive salary reflecting skills, competencies, and potential.

Pay

• Candidate will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Schedule

• Candidate will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.