Manager of Accounting IFC

Georgia-Pacific LLC is seeking a Manager of Accounting to join our IFC COE team! This role will create value by strengthening the Internal Financial Control Environment at Georgia-Pacific for several regionally based manufacturing locations on the west coast.
This position will lead high visibility projects to drive continuous transformation and improvement of the company's control environment.
The role will partner with leaders across numerous business processes and capabilities.
The role must influence many different levels of our organization and lead others to understand the importance of internal control to non-accounting personnel.
This position will also support the Controller's Leadership team and the Corporate Internal Financial Controls (IFC) and Compliance program through coordination of self-assessments, roundtable discussions, and knowledge shares between business segments.
Location: If you are a candidate in the larger regional area that can visit the supported facilities (below) or someone who is willing to relocate to the supported area - we want to hear from you! This is a hybrid role of remote work and day trips with occasional overnight travel to the sites noted below.
During onboarding, it will be critical to meet and establish relationships with our operations teams; from there you will have the flexibility to schedule your travel to meet priority business demands.
• La Mirada, CA • Madera, CA • Modesto, CA • San Leandro, CA • Antioch, CA • Halsey, OR The Team: The larger GP Finance & Accounting organization is made up of individuals that provide fiduciary and analytical support to 125+ operating locations across the US, as well as at our corporate HQ in Atlanta, GA.
We are a diverse group and have a passion for accounting excellence, insightful analysis, business partnering, and lifelong learning.
The Manager of Accounting (West Coast) on the Internal Financial Controls COE team reports to a Regional Controller.
This role provides the opportunity to gain excellent knowledge of the key drivers of success for the organization across business segments.
The experience gained through this position will provide an excellent platform for future career growth within the company.
The successful candidate must be self-directed, able to manage multiple projects, seek out opportunities to create value by streamlining processes, setting priorities and meeting deadlines.
If you have a strong aptitude and desire for problem solving, adopting, and promoting the use of new technologies, learning new systems, and improving processes through automation - check us out! Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading makers of tissue, pulp, packaging, and building products.
You may recognize our household brands, such as Brawny® paper towels, Quilted Northern® bath tissue and Dixie® cups and tableware.
Georgia-Pacific LLC is a subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc.
- the largest privately held company in the United States.
What You Will Do In Your Role In this Key role for the Organization, overall responsibilities will include: Evaluating the Internal Financial Control environment at our manufacturing locations from a risk-based viewpoint.
Partnering with the Business to understand business processes and identify risks and opportunities for improvement Working closely with the manufacturing locations to rapidly close material control gaps in our control environment Documenting internal control metrics to measure the Internal Control environment effectiveness Advance our Principles-Based Management® culture by applying and reinforcing the company's values Additionally, the Manager of Accounting will have to the ability to successfully: Evaluate Business processes to identify risks and gaps; develop risk management plans Communicate and Escalate testing status, results, observations, and improvement recommendations to the Business Lead improvement by creating actions plans to close IFC gaps Lead/Assist in preparing formal written reports to communicate peer review results to leadership Take on new opportunities with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives Gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Experience in an Audit or Accounting or related role that required a working knowledge of accounting processes, US GAAP requirements and Internal Financial Controls Ability to partner and collaborate with others to learn processes, share knowledge, identify opportunities for improvement, and influence the implementation of solutions Ability to securely document and evaluate information and communicate observations and recommendations to others What will Put You Ahead Experience in a manufacturing organization is strongly preferred Advanced experience with Internal Financial Controls (develop, analyze, risk/gap analysis, implementation) Previous experience providing technical accounting and process guidance to internal customers or clients Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or relevant field of study For this role, we anticipate paying $90,000 to $130,000 per year.
This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form.
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The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.
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Who We Are Georgia-Pacific is a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, building products and much more, Georgia-Pacific works to meet evolving needs of customers worldwide with quality products.
In addition to the products we make, we operate one of the largest recycling businesses.
Our more than 30,000 employees in over 150 locations are empowered to innovate every day -to make everyday products even better.
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better.
Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives.
We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most.
Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.
If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.
This employer uses E-Verify.
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