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Position Title:

Mill Controller

Pay Rate:

$144,600-$176,800

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 short –term incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

238 Mays Bridge Rd SW

Rome, GA 30165

The Job You Will Perform:

Top finance position responsible for mill-wide budgeting, financial planning, analysis of financial results, and providing management with an understanding of the mill’s financial performance and the financial effect of business plans and strategies. Directly responsible for internal controls, accounting and reporting policies and practices for a complex mill. The individual must support and exemplify the vision and organizational values of International Paper and the Rome Mill. The Mill Controller reports to the Mill Manager and is a member of the Rome Mill Lead Team.

The key accountabilities listed below are not to be considered all-inclusive; a team member may be required to perform additional tasks, as directed, and based on changing business needs of the company:

• Primary responsibility for leading the accounting and finance areas (collectively referred to as administrative).
• Ensure development and implementation of administrative systems within the internal control framework established by the IP policies and controls group.
• Provide active, visible safety leadership and support for Rome Mill’s safety program(s) as the highest priority in delivering excellent safety results.
• Coaches safety in others and leads by example.
• Own the development of the budget, strategic plan, and capital plan.
• Support cost reduction efforts through analysis and highlighting cost reduction opportunities.
• Actively educate the mill team on key cost drivers and financial metrics.
• Work closely with the Global Sourcing Team to ensure that materials and services are procured at the lowest overall cost to IP while following financial policy.
• Participate in setting policies and procedures that are consistent with the IP Way.
• Clearly communicate and demonstrate quality principles and processes.
• Help develop, demonstrate, and support an organizational culture based upon values of empowerment, high involvement, and in a customer- and quality-focused organization.
• Lead and participate in total quality management processes, which will assure the highest quality production and customer standards, which meet environmental requirements.
• Understands and meets internal and external customer requirements.
• Must be able to wear all required safety equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to perform required duties in a mill/manufacturing setting.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Minimum five (5) years’ experience in an Accounting/Finance position in a paper/packaging mill.
• B.A. or B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing administrative systems.
• Strong financial/treasury and accounting experience.
• Proven track record of behaviors, which promote and support a principle-based organization.
• Strong financial analysis skills and project management experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in strategic plan and budgeting process.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Compentencies: Action Oriented, Business Acumen, Command Skills, Conflict Management, Customer Focus, Developing Direct Reports and Others, Drive for Results, Integrity and Trust, Interpersonal Savvy, Managerial Courage, Motivating Others, Negotiating, Presentation Skills, Problem Solving, Process Management, Strategic Agility

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

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.

The Career You Will Build:

Leadership training, promotional opportunities within a global company

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Culture You Will Experience:

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. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is a leading global supplier of renewable fiber-based products. We produce corrugated packaging products that protect and promote goods, and enable worldwide commerce, and pulp for diapers, tissue and other personal care products that promote health and wellness. Headquartered in Memphis, Tenn., we employ approximately 38,000 colleagues globally. We serve customers worldwide, with manufacturing operations in North America, Latin America, North Africa and Europe. Net sales for 2022 were $21.2 billion. Additional information can be found by visiting InternationalPaper.com.

International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. International Paper complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact reasonable.accommodations@ipaper.com or (877) 973-3919.
Rome GA 30165