Controller Associate

Job Description

Controller Associate

This role requires flexibility to relocate in the near future and the ability to travel up to 50% as needed.

Candidates must be open to placement in various locations. Potential immediate opportunities include:

• Kentucky

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$65,100 - $86,800

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.

Salaried Full-Time

• Work under the daily guidance of the site controller as part of a division-wide finance development program, gaining exposure to all aspects of the Container business through formal training, cross-site job rotations, special projects, and mentorship from NAC Finance leadership.
• Generally, serve as one of two exempt financial professionals at the manufacturing site, typically working alongside a team that includes non-exempt staff—offering valuable leadership and managerial development opportunities as you progress.
• While building the skills necessary for future leadership roles within the Finance organization, provide support to the plant controller, plant general manager, region controller, and NAC division staff.
• Key responsibilities include ensuring strong internal controls to protect company assets, preparing financial statements in accordance with professional and corporate standards, delivering timely and actionable financial analysis, identifying and proposing solutions to business challenges, and mentoring and developing accounting staff.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, with at least 12 credit hours in Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an Accounting or Finance role; experience in a converting facility is a plus
• Geographic flexibility and willingness to travel up to 50% during the training period
• Strong initiative and self-motivation, with excellent written, verbal, and active listening skills
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of general and cost accounting, including month-end close processes and financial statement preparation
• Experience with developing, maintaining, and assessing internal controls
• Strong analytical and financial skills, including budgeting, forecasting, KPI tracking, working capital management, and supporting special projects
• Familiarity with financial and operational information systems, preferably SAP, including system oversight and management
• Understanding of sales, marketing, and distribution processes
• Knowledge of quality improvement and manufacturing processes, including root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions